12187. Misbranding of tomato puree.    U. S. v. 21 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
22903.    Sample No. 53787-H.)
LIBEL FILED:   April 7,1947, Eastern District of Kentucky. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about November 23, 1946, by the Jaggers Wholesale 
Grocery Co., from Indianapolis, Ind.
PRODUCT: 21 cases, each containing 48 10 ounce cans, of tomato puree at 
Jenkins, Ky.
LABEL IN PART:   "Indiana Chief Brand   Tomato, Puree   *   *   *   Packed by
Orestes Canning Company, Orestes, Ind." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   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 :   May 8, 1947.   Default decree of condemnation.   The product was
ordered delivered to a public welfare institution.
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