An Answer To The Crushed Tomatoes Question

As for the mystery of why Farber also allegedly tossed crushed tomatoes on the [historic ceremonial fire] house's floors and walls?

We're told he was drunk at the time and trying to make soup. He couldn't open the can of crushed tomatoes, so he punched a bunch of holes in it.

Then he got mad and tossed the can through the house, spraying crushed tomatoes all over the place.