17941. Adulteration of tomato puree.   U. S. v. 69 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 31878.    Sample No. 32225-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 5,1951, Eastern District of Missouri.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about July 11, 1951, by the Elsa Canning Co., from
Elsa, Tex. 
PRODUCT:    69 cases, each containing 48   10 ounee cans, of tomato puree at
St. Louis, Mo.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Val-Tex Brand   Tomato Puree   *    *    *   Packed by
Akin Products Company, Mission, Texas." 
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 :    October 30,1951. Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
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