11971. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.    U. S. v. 353 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 21657.   Sample No. 51578-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 25,1946, District of South Dakota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 27, 1946, by the Gravette Canning Co., 
from Gravette, Ark.
PRODUCT: 353 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Sioux Falls, S. Dak.
LABEL IN PART :    "Red Aces Brand   *    *    *   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the strength and redness 
of the article failed to meet the requirements of the standard, and the tomato 
peel per pound of the article exceeded the amount permitted for standard 
quality canned tomatoes; and the label failed to bear a statement that the 
article fell below the standard of quality.
DISPOSITION : December 23, 1946. The Gravette Canning Co., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the product was ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance with 
the law, under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.