13110. Misbranding of oysters.    TJ. S. v. 1 Barrel    * *.     (F. D. C. No. 24031.
Sample No. 9359-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    December 19,1947, Middle District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about December 17, 1947, by the John T. Handy Co., 
from Crisfleld, Md.
PRODUCT: 1 barrel, containing approximately 120 1-pint cans, of fresh oysters 
at Scranton, Pa.
LABEL IN PART :    "Oysters    Selects   One Pint   Handy's   Oysters." 
NATURE OF CHARGE :   Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to con- 
form to the definition and standard of identity for oysters (selects), since it 
was not thoroughly drained.    (The product contained 10.2 percent excessive 
liquid.)
DISPOSITION : February 19, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.