13163. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato puree.    U. S. v. Sforth American
Canning- Co.    Plea of nolo contendere.    Fine, $500.     (F. D. C. No. 22077. 
Sample Nos. 90614-H, 90945-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : June 2, 1947, Southern District of Florida, against the 
North American Canning Co., a corporation, Dania, Fla.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about December 10, 1946, from the State of Florida
into the State of North Carolina. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Sun Charm Brand   Tomato Puree."
in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of fly eggs and larvae, 
and of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of decomposed tomato 
material.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the de- 
finition and standard of identity for tomato puree, since it contained less than 
8.37 percent of salt-free tomato solids.
DISPOSITION : October 24, 1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered 
on behalf of the defendant, a fine of $500 was imposed.