27079. Adulteration of  tomato  catsup.     U.  S.  v.  890   Cases  of  Tomato  Catsup.
Default  deeree  of condemnation  and destruction.     (F.   & D. no.  38886. 
Sample no. 31379-C.)
This case involved tomato catsup that contained filth resulting from worm 
infestation.
On December 29, 1936, the United States attorney for the Western District 
of Kentucky, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 890 cases of tomato 
catsup at Louisville, Ky., alleging that it had been shipped in interstate com- 
merce on or about September 9, 10, and 29, and November 6 and 9, 1986, by 
the Morgan Packing Co., from Austin, Ind., and charging adulteration in viola- 
tion of the Food and Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: "Scott Co. 
Brand Tomato Catsup Morgan Packing Co. Austin, Ind."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in part of 
a filthy vegetable substance.
On February 11, 1937, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.
W. R. GEEGG, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.