400. Adulteration of oysters. TJ. S. v. 199 Cans and 267 Cans of Oysters. The 
product being spoiled and unfit for human consumption, the court ordered 
its immediate destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 1636.    Sample Nos. 3010-E, 3011-E.)
Examination showed that this product contained added water.
On March 14, 1940, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Pennsylvania filed a libel against 199 cans and 267 cans of oysters at Pitts- 
burgh, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce 
on or about March 2, 1940, by the Union Fish Co. from Baltimore, Md.; and 
charging that it was adulterated.
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that water had been substituted 
wholly or in part therefor; and In that water had been added thereto or 
mixed or packed therewith so as to increase its bulk or weight, or reduce its 
quality or strength, or make it appear better or of greater value than it was.
On March 19, 1940, the article appearing to be spoiled and unfit for human 
consumption, immediate destruction was ordered.
Nos. 401 to 412 report the seizure and disposition of apples, and pears 
which bore spray residue containing lead or lead and arsenic.