13332. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.    U. S. v. 55 Cases    *     *     *.     (F. D. C.
No. 22901.   Sample No. 49496-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 9,1947, Western District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 22, 1946, by the Dublin Grocery Co., 
from Jacksonville, Tex.
PRODUCT: 55 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Lake Charles, La.
LABEL IN PART: "Grapeland Tomatoes * * * Packed by Mallory Canning 
Company, Grapeland, Texas."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the article fell below the 
standard of quality prescribed for canned tomatoes, because of low drained 
weight as determined by the sieve test provided by the standard and because it 
failed to meet the test for strength and redness of color provided in the said 
standard, and the label failed to bear a statement that the article was sub- 
standard in quality.
DISPOSITION : December 9,1947. Default decree of condemnation. The product 
was ordered released to a charitable institution.