20936. Adulteration and misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 155 Cases
* * *.    (F. D. C. No. 35275.    Sample Nos. 45256-L, 45259-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about May 28, 1953, District of Rhode Island. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about March 6,1953, from Preston, Md.
PRODUCT: 155 cases, each containing 24 1-pound cans, of tomatoes at Provi- 
dence, R. I.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Le Anda Tomatoes With Added Tomato Juice 
Packed by Walter T. Andrews & Son   Cambridge, Maryland   U. S. A."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed tomato material.
Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the quality of the article fell below the 
standard of quality for canned tomatoes because of excessive peel, and the, 
label failed to bear a statement that the article fell below the standard.
DISPOSITION :   July 1, 1953.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.