12910. Misbranding of canned shrimp. TJ. S. v. L. Lopez' Sons, a partnership, and John B. Lopez and Plorian S. Lopez. Pleas of nolo contendere. Partnership fined $100? individual defendants each fined $50. (F. D. C. No. 23210. Sample Nos. 41962-H, 64227-H.) INFORMATION FILED : August 28, 1947, Eastern District of Louisiana, against L. Lopez' Sons, Phoenix, La., and John B. Lopez and Florian S. Lopez, partners. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 5 and 18, 1946, from the State of Louisiana into the States of Virginia and New York. LABEL, IN PART: "Lopez Brand Drained Weight 7 Oz. Wet Pack Large Shrimp." NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the product failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents, since the drained weight of the product was less than the labeled weight of 7 ounces. Further misbranding, Section 403 (h) (2), the product failed to conform to the standard of fill of container for canned wet pack shrimp in non- transparent containers, since the cut-out weight of the shrimp taken from each can was less than 64 percent of the water capacity of the container, and the label failed to bear the substandard legend. DISPOSITION : February 12,1948. Pleas of nolo contendere having been entered, the partnership was fined $100 and the individual defendants were each fined $50. SEA FOOD PRODUCTS