17434. Misbranding of canned tomatoes. U. S. v. 1,998 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 30493.   Sample No. 65560-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 31, 1951, Northern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about November 10, 1950, by the Mays Packing 
Co., from Mays, Ind.
PRODUCT: 1,998 cases, each containing 24 unlabeled No. 2 cans, of tomatoes at 
Chicago, Ill.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned tomatoes since it contained excessive peel 
and its label failed to bear a statement, as specified by the regulations, that it 
fell, below such standard.
DISPOSITION : May 4, 1951. The Mays Packing Co., Mays, Ind., claimant, hav- 
ing consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond for relabeling, 
under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.