15989. Adulteration of tomato puree.   U. S. v. 148 Cases   *   *   *    (and 1 other
seizure action).    (F. D.  C. Nos. 27925, 27926, 28367.    Sample Nos. 
54268-K, 54271-K, 54294-K.)
LIBELS FILED:    On October 18 and 25 and November 25, 1949, Western District
of Louisiana. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about July 23, 1949, by the Schmidt Canning Co.,
San Benito, Tex. 
PRODUCT:   Tomato puree.    148 cases at Alexandria, La., and 56 cases at Colfax,
La.    Each case contained 100   4%-ounce Kans.
LABEL IN PART:    "S&S Brand   Texas    *    *    *   Tomato Puree." 
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 :    January 24 and February 14, 1950.   Default decrees of condem- 
nation and destruction.