15739. Adulteration and misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 459 Cases
*   *    *.    (F. D. C. No. 28275.   Sample No. 63066-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 4,1949, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 26,1949, by Thomas Roberts & Co., from 
Cambridge, Md.
PRODUCT:   459 cases, each containing 24   1-pound, 3-ounce cans, of tomatoes at
Haverhill, Mass. 
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Pride of the Farm Brand." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)  (4), water had been added
to the product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or
weight and reduce its quality or strength.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g)   (1), the product failed to conform to the
definition and standard of identity for canned tomatoes since it contained
added water, which is not permitted as an ingredient in the standard.
DISPOSITION: January 9, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.