16979. Adulteration of fresh oysters.   U. S. T. 420 Pints, etc.    (F. D. C. No.
30306.    Sample Nos. 47299-K, 47300-K.) 
LIBEL FILED :   On or about November 30,1950, Western District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about November 15,17, and 18,1950, by Carol Dryden 
& Co., Inc., from Crisfield, Md.
PRODUCT: Fresh oysters. 420 pints of standards and 250 pints of selects at 
Pittsburgh, Pa.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Pride of the Chesapeake Oysters * * * Oysters 
Standards" and "Silver Sea Oysters   *    *   *   Oysters Selects."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (4), water had been added 
to .the article and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or 
weight and reduce its quality.
DISPOSITION: December 1, 1950. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to a charitable institution.
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