15871. Misbranding of canned shrimp.   U. S. v. 37 Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C
No. 28308.    Sample No. 29088-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 1,1949, District of Utah.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about October 6, 1949, by the Cutcher Canning Co., 
from Westwego, La.
PRODUCT: 37 cases, each containing 24 5-ounce cans, of shrimp at Salt Lake City, 
Utah.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Cutcher Brand   *    *    *   Wet Pack Shrimp."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (h) (2), the product fell below 
the standard of fill of container for canned wet pack shrimp in nontransparent 
containers since the containers were not so filled that the cut-out weight of the 
shrimp taken from each can was not less than 64 percent of the water capacity 
of the container, and its label failed to bear a statement that it fell below such 
standard.
ant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered released under bond to be relabeled, under 
the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration.