18427. Adulteration of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 18 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32013.   Sample No. 5999-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 8, 1951, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about October 30, 1950, from Naples, Italy.
PRODUCT: 18 cases, each containing 48 1-pound, 1-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Watertown, Mass.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance. It was undergoing progressive 
spoilage. The article was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in 
interstate commerce.
DISPOSITION: February 11, 1952. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.