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Bottle

Object number2014.74.3

Manufacturer H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

Date2001

MediumPlastic; Ketchup; Ink

Credit LineGift of Michael Okoroafor

DescriptionGreen plastic bottle with twist nozzle top containing green ketchup. Plastic label is shrunk over the body of the bottle.Dimensions9 x 3.75 x 2.25 in. (22.9 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm)
InscriptionsInscription "1-5-01" on left side

"1-5-01 / M" on bottom Pen and Ink Side and bottom

"HEINZ / EZ / SQUIRT"
Historical NotesEZ Squeeze Green Ketchup, 2002 Issued in wild colors to appeal to kids, the slimmer bottle fit smaller hands and the thin nozzle could be used to "draw." More than 25 million bottles sold, but the product eventually failed as consumers disliked the artificial colors

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