20228. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 175 Cases, etc.    (F. D. C. No.
34562.   Sample Nos. 3274-L, 3275-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 23,1953, Southern District of Mississippi.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about January 7, 1953, by Roberts Bros., Inc., from
Baltimore, Md. 
PRODUCT:    175 cases, each containing 24   15 ounce cans, and 850 cases, each
containing 48   10-ounce cans, of tomatoes at Hattiesburg, Miss. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Can)    "Roberts   Big R 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: February 11, 1953. The shipper, claimant, having consented to 
the entry of a decree, the court ordered that the product be released under 
bond to be brought into compliance with the law, under the supervision of 
the Food and Drug Administration.   The product was relabeled.