5 4076. Adulteration of tomato catsup.   U. S. v. 1,574 Cases   *   *   *.   (F. D. C.
No. 22580.   Sample No.76150-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 26,1947, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about November 2,1946, by the Kent Food Corp., from
Brooklyn, N. Y. 
PRODUCT:   1,574 eases, each containing 24   14-ounce bottles, of tomato catsup
at Scranton, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART :   "Michigan Brand   Grade A   Tomato Catsup   *    *    *    Packed
By Beutel Canning Co.    Bay City, Mich."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted 
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed tomato material.
DISPOSITION : December 29,1948. The shipper having appeared as claimant, but 
subsequently having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.