18482. Misbranding of   canned   tomatoes.   U.   S.   v.   1,128   Cases   *   *    *.
(F. D. C. No. 32164.   Sample No. 31134-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 26, 1951, Western District of Tennessee.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 17,1951, by Hargis Canneries, Inc., 
from Fayetteville, Ark.
PRODUCT: 1,128 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at 
Memphis, Tenn.
LABEL IN PART :    "Hargis   Hand Packed   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below 
the standard of quality for canned tomatoes since the drained weight was 
less than 50% of the weight of water required to fill the container, and its 
label failed to bear a statement that the product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION : March 4, 1952. The Watson Canning Co., claimant, having con- 
sented to'the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be relabeled under 
the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.