5302. Adulteration of tomatoes. U. S. * * * v. 16 Cases of Canned 
Tomatoes * * *. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, 
and destruction. (F. & D. No. 7746. I. S. Nos. 1402-m, 1403-m. S. No. 
B-696.)
On October 6, 1916, the United States attorney for the District of Maryland, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the District Court 
of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and condemnation 
of 16 cases of canned tomatoes, consigned on or about September 6, 1916, and 
remaining unsold in the original unbroken packages at Baltimore, Md., alleg- 
ing that the article had been shipped by J. H. Kamman Co., Buffalo, N. Y., and 
transported from the State of New York into the State of Maryland, and charg- 
ing adulteration in violation of the Food and Drugs Act. The cans were labeled 
in part: " Old Scout Brand Tomatoes; * # *. Packed by Baltimore Canning 
Company.    Baltimore, Md."
It was charged in substance in the libel that the article was adulterated for 
the reason that it was spoiled and emitted a putrid odor.
On November 14, 1916, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the 
court that the product should be destroyed by the United States marshal.
R. A. PEARSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.