12980. Misbranding of tomato puree.    U. S. v. 34 Cases    *    *     *.     (F. D. C. No.
24291.    Sample No. 8023-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 2, 1948, District of Connecticut.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 17, 1947, by the Orleans County Can- 
ning Co., from Albion, N. Y.
PRODUCT:    34 cases, each containing 6    6-pound, 12-ounce cans, of tomato puree
at Danbury, Conn. 
LABEL IN PART:    "LeFrois Brand   Tomato Puree    *    *    *    Packed by J. B.
leprous & Sons     Rochester, N. Y.    Contents 6 Lbs. 12 Ozs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. 
(The product was short-weight.)
DISPOSITION : March 15, 1948. J. B. leprous & Sons, claimant, having consented 
to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product 
was ordered released under bond to be relabeled under the supervision of the 
Food and Drug Administration.