14507. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.   U. S. v. 476 Pints    *    *    *.
(F. D. C No. 25899.    Sample No. 3483-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 29,1948, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 26, 1948, by the Tom's Cove Oyster 
Co., from Chineoteague, Va.
PRODUCT:   476 pints of oysters at Portsmouth, Ohio.
LABEL IN PART: "Delicious Oysters 1 Pint new fresh raw oysters Va. 33 
Standards."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), a product containing 
added liquid had been substituted in whole or in part for oysters.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the defi- 
nition and standard of identity for oysters "standards" since it was not thor- 
oughly drained; and, Section 403 (e) (1), the product was a food in package 
form and failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of 
the manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
DISPOSITION: December 1, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.