27432. Adulteration of tomato puree.     U. S. v. 98 Cases of Tomato Puree.     De¬
fault decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. no. 39324. 
Sample no. 18890-C.)
This product contained filth resulting from worm infestation.
On April 3, 1937, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Missouri, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 98 cases of tomato 
puree at Cape Girardeau, Mo., alleging that it had been shipped in interstate 
commerce on or about October 19, 1936, by the Decatur Packing .Corporation, 
from Greensburg, Ind., and charging adulteration in violation of the Food and 
Drugs Act. The article was labeled in part: "Red and White Brand Tomato 
Puree Red and White Corn, Distributors, Chicago, Ill."
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It was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted wholly or in part of a 
filthy vegetable substance.
On May 22, 1937, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.