11403. Misbranding of canned shrimp.    U. S. v. 19 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
20616.   Sample No. 37038-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 12, 1946, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about June 11, 1946, by the Alaska Shellfish Corp., 
from Seldovia, Alaska.
PRODUCT: 19 cases, each containing 48 4-ounce cans, of shrimp at Seattle, 
Wash.   The product was wet pack shrimp in nontransparent containers.
LABEL IN PART :    "Pacific Pearl Brand   Alaska Cocktail Shrimp."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (2), the article fell below 
the standard of fill of container for canned shrimp in nontransparent containers. 
The standard requires that the cut-out weight of shrimp taken from each can 
is not less than 64 percent of the water capacity of the container. The con- 
tainers were not filled in accordance with the standard, and the label failed to 
bear a statement that it fell below such standard.
DISPOSITION: August 23, 1946. Alaska Shellfish, Inc., claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment was entered ordering that the product 
be released under bond for relabeling under the supervision of the Federal 
Security Agency.