8259. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   TJ. S. v. 237 Cases of Canned Tomatoes.
Consent decree of condemnation.    Product ordered released under bond.
(F. D. C. No. 15969.    Sample No. 22036-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 28,1945, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about November 17, 1944, by the Michie-McNeill 
Brokerage Co., from Memphis, Tenn.
PRODUCT:   237 cases, each containing 24   1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at
St. Louis, Mo. 
LABEL IN PART:   "Pride of Halls Tomatoes   *    *   *   Halls Canning Co.   Halls,
Tenn."
VIOLATION CHARGED: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the prod- 
uct fell below the standard for canned tomatoes because of the presence of 
excessive peel.
DISPOSITION : May 21,1945. The Halls Canning Co., claimant, having admitted 
the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the 
product was ordered released under bond for relabeling under the supervision 
of the Food and Drug Administration.