11973. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.    U. S. v. 206 Cases    *    *    *.     (F. D. C.
No. 21697.   Sample No. 25000-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 12,1946, Eastern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 6,1946, by the Hinton Food Products 
Co., from Rogers, Ark.
PRODUCT: 206 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 6-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Beaumont, Tex.
LABEL IN PART : "Cheerio Brand Hand Packed Tomatoes Distributed by 
Canners Exchange, Inc., Springfield, Mo."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the article was sub- 
standard in quality because of its low drained weight.
ing consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that it be 
relabeled under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.