1780. Adulteration  and misbranding of  tomato catsup.    V. S.  v.  18  Cases of
Tomato    Catsup.    Default    decree   of   condemnation   and   destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 3381.    Sample No. 6764-E.)
This product contained excessive mold, indicating the presence of decomposed 
material. It also had been made from residual tomato material from canning 
and from partial extraction of juice, which fact was not stated on the label.
On November 18, 1940, the United States attorney for the District of Idaho 
filed a libel against 18 cases of tomato catsup at Pocatello, Idaho, alleging that 
the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about September 23, 
1940, by the Pacific Fruit & Produce Co. from Salt Lake City, Utah; and 
charging that it was adulterated and misbranded. It was labeled in part: 
(Cans) "Golden 'Q' Brand Extra Standard Tomato Catsup, Made From Whole 
Tomatoes and Residue From Tomatoes."
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that it consisted in whole or in 
part of a decomposed substance.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that it purported to be tomato catsup, a 
food for which a definition and standard of identity had been prescribed by 
regulations as provided by law, and its label failed to bear the common names 
of the optional ingredients present.
.   On December 14, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.