15538. Adulteration and misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 741 Cases
*    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 28013.    Sample No. 63709-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 29, 1949, Western District of North Carolina. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 10, 1949, by the Longwoods Canning
Co., from Longwoods, Md. 
PRODUCT:   741 cases, each containing 24   1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at
Murphy, N. C. 
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Longwoods Brand   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)  (4), water had been added
to the product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or weight
and reduce its quality and strength. 
Misbranding, Section 403 (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for canned tomatoes since it contained
added water, which is not permitted in the standard. 
DISPOSITION :    November 21, 1949.   Default decree of condemnation.   The court
ordered that the product be delivered to a Federal institution.