18735. Adulteration of tomato catsup.  U. S. v. 700 Cases   *   *   *   (and 2 other
seizure actions).    (F. D. C. Nos. 32130, 32294, 32295.    Sample Nos. 
22400-L, 22401-L, 32321-L.) 
LIBELS FILED :   November 26 and December 20, lt>51, Eastern District of Missouri
and Eastern District of Louisiana. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about September 29 and October 3, 6,16, and 19,1951, 
by the G. S. Suppiger Co. from Collinsville, Ill.
PRODUCT: Tomato catsup. 700 cases, each containing 24 12-ounce bottles, 
and 250 cases, each containing 24 6-ounce bottles, at St. Louis, Mo., and New 
Orleans, La.
LABEL, IN PART:    (Bottles) "Brooks Old Original Catsup."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of de- 
composed tomato material; and, Section 402 (a) (4), the article had been pre- 
pared under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated 
with filth.
DISPOSITION : January 18,1952. Default decrees of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.