18135. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 248 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 31766.   Sample No. 23748-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 9,1951, District of Connecticut.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT; On or about August 2, 1951, by the Chester Packing Co., 
from Chestertown, Md.
PRODUCT: 248 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Waterbury, Conn.
LABEL, IN PART:    (Can) "Pride of the Farm Brand   *    *    *     Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article 
fell below the standard of quality for canned tomatoes because of the low 
drained weight, and the label failed to bear a statement that the article fell 
below the standard.
DISPOSITION : November 27, 1951. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product, which consisted of 64 cases actually seized, be 
distributed to charitable institutions.