18480. Adulteration of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 197 Cases    *   *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32270.   Sample No. 20898-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 17,1951, Western District of Louisiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 25,1951, from Exeter, Mo., by the Rush 
Canning Co.
PRODUCT: 197 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Many, La.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can)    "Satisfaction Brand   *   *   *   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of fly eggs 
and maggots; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been prepared under 
insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth.
DISPOSITION: February 29, 1952. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.