15345. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 262 Cases   *    *    *.    (F. D. C
No. 27303.    Sample No. 1726-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 3,1949, Middle District of Georgia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 16, 1949, by A. L. Palmer, from 
Kilmarnock, Va.
PRODUCT: 262 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Columbus, Ga.
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Red-Glo   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below the 
standard of quality for canned tomatoes because of its low drained weight, as 
determined by the sieve test set forth in the standard, and because of the 
presence of excessive peel, and its label failed to bear a statement that it fell 
below such standard.
DISPOSITION : June 28,1949. Default decree of condemnation. The court ordered 
that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.