12724. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.    TJ. S. v. 212 Cases    *    *    *.     (F. D. C.
No. 23892.    Sample No. 26903-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   November 4, 1947, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 2, 1947, by the Hargis Canneries, 
Inc., from Fayetteville, Ark.
PRODUCT: 212 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 6-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
St. Louis, Mo.
LABEL IN PART :    "Hand Packed   Hargis Brand   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the article was sub- 
standard in quality because the drained weight was less than 50 percent of the 
weight of water required to fill the container, and it was not labeled to show 
that it was substandard.
DISPOSITION : January 6, 1948. The Hargis Canneries, Inc., having consented to 
the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product 
was ordered released under bond for relabeling under the supervision of the 
Federal Security Agency.