7846. Adulteration and misbranding of tomato paste.    U. S. v. 299 Cases of Tomato
Paste.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No.
13272.    Sample No. 61356-F.)
LIBEL FILED : On or about August 28,1944, "Western District of Louisiana. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about July 10,1944, by the Taormina Co., Donna, Tex. 
PRODUCT:   299 cases, each containing 100   6-ounce cans, of tomato paste at
Quincy, La. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Farmaiola Brand Fancy Tomato Paste (Salsa Di Pomidoro)." 
VIOLATIONS CHARGED:   Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the product consisted
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance. 

Misbranding, Section 403   (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for tomato paste since it contained less than
25 percent of salt-free tomato solids. 
DISPOSITION:    December 7, 1944.    No claimant having appeared, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.