18587. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 118 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 32897.    Sample No. 8363-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 21,1952, Northern District of New York.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about October 19, 1951, by the Hopewell Canning 
Co., from Hopewell, Md.
PRODUCT: 118 cases, each containing 24 1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes 
at Utica, N. Y.
LABEL IN PART :   "Hopewell Brand   Tomatoes."
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 the label failed to bear a statement that the product fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: April 24 and May 20, 1952. Default decree of condemnation. 
The court ordered that the product be delivered to charitable institutions.