21139. Adulteration of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 328 Cases * * * (and 1 other
seizure action).    (F. D. C. Nos. 35631, 36672.    Sample Nos. 39356-L,
39359-L.) 
LIBELS FILED :    September 16 and 29,1953, Eastern District of Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 10 and 15, 1953, by the Hynson Can- 
ning Co., from Federalsburg, Md.
PRODUCT:   1,054 cases, each containing 24 cans, of tomatoes at Norfolk, Va.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Bulow Tomatoes Contents 1 Lb." and "Hi-Sun 
Tomatoes Contents 1 lb. Packed in U. S. A. Distributed by Hynson Can- 
ning Co.   Federalsburg, Md."
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 de- 
composed tomato material.
DISPOSITION: February 16, 1954. The Hynson Canning Co., claimant, having 
filed an answer, but having failed to pursue the matter further, and it ap- 
pearing to the court that the product was adulterated as alleged in the libels, 
judgments of condemnation were entered. The court ordered that the prod- 
uct be delivered to a Federal or State institution, for use as animal feed.