11686. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato puree.   U. S. v. 637 Cases    *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 21173.   Sample No. 67413-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 8,1946, Northern District of Oklahoma.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 12, 1946, by the Delta Canning Co., from 
Raymondville, Tex.
PEODTJOT: 637 cases, each containing 48 10 ounce cans, of tomato puree at 
Tulsa, Okla.
LABEL IN PART :    "Frost Brand   Tomato Puree."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of maggots.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for tomato puree since it contained less 
than 8.37 percent of salt-free tomato solids, the minimum permitted by the 
definition and standard.
DISPOSITION : October 28, 1946. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.