16445. Adulteration of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 119 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 29281.    Sample No. 48746-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 20,1950, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about March 28, 1950, by the Violet Packing Co.,
From Williamstown, N. J. 
PRODUCT:   119 cases, each containing 24 cans, of tomatoes at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Topper   Tomatoes   Contents 1 Lb. 12 Oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted 
in whole or in part of a filthy substance by reason of the presence of fly 
eggs and maggots.
DISPOSITION :   July 21, 1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.