19181. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 60 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C. No.
33328.    Sample No. 3446-L.)
LIBEL FILED:    July 2, 1952, District of Columbia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about June 5, 1952, by the J. W. Welch Co., from 
Alexandria, Va.
PRODUCT: 60 eases, each containing 24 1-pound, 12-ounce cans, of tomatoes 
at Washington, D. C.
LABEL, IN PART:    (Can) "Evenripe Brand   Tomatoes   Contents 1 Lb. 12 Ozs."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents 
since the cans contained less than the labeled 1 pound and 12 ounces; and, 
Section 403 (h) (1), the product fell below the standard of quality for 
canned tomatoes since it contained excessive peel and its label failed to bear 
a statement that it fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION: August 27, 1952. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to an institution.