18430. Misbranding of canned tomatoes.   U. S. v. 153 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 31976.   Sample No. 21600-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 2,1951, Southern District of Mississippi.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about July 5,1951, by Delta Canning Co., Inc., from 
Raymondville, Tex.
PRODUCT:   153 cases, each containing 24   1-pound cans, of tomatoes at Gulfport,
Miss.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Delco Brand   Hand Packed   Tomatoes."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (1), the article was sub- 
standard in quality because the drained weight was less than 50 percent of 
the weight of the water required to fill the container.
DISPOSITION : January 23,1952. The Delta Canning Co., Inc., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and
the court ordered that the article be released under bond, conditioned that it 
be relabeled under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.