17329. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.   U. S. v. 17 Boxes   *   *   *.
(F. D. O. No. 30678.    Sample No. 10777-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 1,1951, Southern District of Indiana.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 17, 1951, by W. F. Morgan & Son, 
from Weems, Va.
PRODUCT: 17 boxes, each containing 96 1-pint cans, of oysters at Indianapolis, 
Ind.
LABEL IN PART:    "Booth   Fresh Atlantic Coast Oysters—Standards   VA 92."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), water had been sub- 
stituted in part for oysters; and, Section 402 (b) (4), water had been added, 
mixed, and packed with the product so as to increase its bulk or weight and 
reduce its quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article purported to be and was 
represented as oysters, and it failed to conform to the definition and standard 
of identity for oysters since it was not thoroughly drained, as required by the 
standard.
DISPOSITION :   April 26, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
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