17043. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato paste.   U. S. v. 68 Cases   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 30176.    Sample No. 55067-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :    November 30,1950, Northern District of Alabama. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about September 7, 1950, by the H. J. Moran Co., 
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT:    68 eases,  each containing 100   6-ounce cans,  of tomato paste at
Birmingham, Ala. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Plee-Zing   Tomato Paste   Naples Style."
NATURE OF CHARGE:    Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of
decomposed tomato material.
Misbranding, Section 403   (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for tomato paste since it contained less
than 25 percent salt-free tomato solids. 
DISPOSITION :    February    19,    1951.    Default    decree    of    condemnation    and
destruction.