25290. Adulteration of tomato puree and tomato catsup.     U. S. v. 150 Cases of
Tomato Puree and 39 Cases of Tomato Catsup. Default decree of 
condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 35583, 35584. Sample nos. 
26505-B, 26507-B.)
This case involved products which contained filth resulting from worm and 
insect infestation.
On May 29, 1935, the United States attorney for the District of Montana, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 150 cases of tomato puree and 39 
cases of tomato catsup at Missoula, Mont., alleging that the articles had been 
shipped in interstate commerce on or about April 5, 1935, by H. D. Olsen from 
North Ogden, Utah, and charging adulteration in violation of the Food and 
Drugs ACT. The articles were labeled in part: "Woods Cross Brand Tomato 
Puree [or "Catsup" J * * * Packed by Woods Cross Canning Company, 
Woods Cross, Utah."
The articles were alleged to be adulterated in that they consisted wholly or 
in part of filthy vegetable substances.
On November 27, 1935, no claimant appearing, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and it was ordered that the products be destroyed.
Ii. G. TUGWELL, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.