17237. Adulteration of tomato catsup and tomato puree.   U. S. v. 54 Cases, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 30397.    Sample Nos. 95481-K, 95482-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 25, 1951, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 2, 1950, by the C & E Canners, from 
Folsom, N. J.
PRODUCT: 54 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 8-ounce cans, of tomato catsup, 
and 36 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 12-ounce cans, of tomato puree at 
Allentown, Pa.
LABEL, IN PART: (Cans) "Lehigh Valley Brand Tomato Catsup" and "Rico 
Brand   Tomato Puree."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the articles consisted 
in whole or in part of filthy substances by reason of the presence of fly eggs 
and maggots, and of decomposed substances by reason of the presence of de- 
composed tomato material
DISPOSITION :   April 4, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.