11917. Adulteration of canned clams.    TJ. S. v. IT Cases    *    *    *.     (F. D. C. No.
21639.   Sample No. 57177-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 4,1946, District of Rhode Island.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about August 24, 1946, by the L. Ray Packing Co., 
from Cherryfield, Maine.
PRODUCT: 17 cases, each containing 48 21%6 x 4-inch size cans, of clams at 
Providence, R. I. Examination showed that the cans contained an average of 
4.71 ounces of drained clams, whereas cans of that size should contain a 
minimum of 5 ounces of drained clams.
LABEL IN PART : "Ray Brand Contents 10y2 Oz. Avoir. Fancy Maine Clams 
Packed by L. Ray Company   Milbridge, Maine."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), brine had been substi- 
tuted in part for clams.
DISPOSITION : January 21,1947. The L. Ray Packing Co., 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.