20776. Adulteration of tomato puree. U. S. v. 71 Cases * * *. (F. D. C. No. 35006. Sample Nos. 14334-L, 14335-L.) LIBEL FILED : April 23,1953, District of Colorado. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 23, 1951, from Nogales, Ariz. PRODUCT: 71 cases, each containing 6 6-pound, 5-ounce cans, of tomato puree at Denver, Colo. Examination showed that the product had undergone chemi- cal decomposition. NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. The article was adulterated while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce. DISPOSITION: June 16, 1953. Default decree of condemnation and destruction.