16086. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato puree.   U. S. v.    51 Cases
*    *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 28687.    Sample No. 54310-^.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 30,1950, Western District of Louisiana. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about September 23,1949, by the Akin Products Co., 
Hission, Tex.
PRODUCT:   31 cases, each containing 6 No. 10 cans,' of tomato puree at Ruston, La.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Val-Tex Brand   Tomato Puree   Net Contents 4% Oz. Avoir."
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.
Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to bear a label con- 
taining an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. (The cans 
contained 6 pounds and 6 ounces, whereas they were labeled "4% Oz. Avoir.") 
Further misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to 
the definition and standard of identity for tomato puree since it contained less 
than 8.37 percent of salt-free tomato solids.
DISPOSITION :   April 10,1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
MEAT AND POULTRY