12979. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato puree.    U. S. v. 98 Oases     *     *    *.
(F. D. C. No. 23423.    Sample No. 76715-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about August 18, 1947, Southern District of Alabama. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about June 28,. 1947, by the Rio Hondo Canning Co., 
from Rio Hondo, Tex.
PRODUCT: 98 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 6-ounce cans, of tomato puree at 
Mobile, Ala.
LABEL IN PART:    "Santa Rosa Brand   Tomato Puree     Packed By Santa Rosa
Canning Co.    Santa Rosa, Texas." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)   (2), a product containing
less than 8.37 percent of salt-free tomato solids had been substituted for tomato
puree.
Misbranding,  Section 403   (g)   (1), the article failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for tomato puree.   The standard provides
that tomato puree contain not less than 8.37 percent of salt-free tomato solids.
DISPOSITION : December 4, 1947. Default decree of condemnation. The product 
was ordered delivered to a charitable institution.