15744. Adulteration of tomato puree.   U. S. v. 2,000 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 28239.   Sample No. 40286-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   October 26, 1949, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : During September 1949, by Phillips Packing Co., Inc., from 
Laurel, Del.
PRODUCT: 2,000 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 cans, of tomato puree at Cam- 
bridge, Md.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of de- 
composed tomato material.
DISPOSITION: January 12, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be released to the Baltimore Zoo, for use as animal 
feed.