17866. Misbranding of canned tuna fish.   U. S. v. 179 Cases, etc.    (,F. D. O. No.
31437.    Sample Nos. 30125-L, 30126-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 25,1951, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about September 15 and October 18, 1950, by Ha- 
waiian Tuna Packers, Ltd., from Honolulu, T. H.
PRODUCT:   588 cases, each containing 48 cans, of tuna fish at Seattle, Wash.
LABEL IN PART : (Can) "Standby Royal Hawaiian Brand Fancy Solid Pack 
Tuna.   7 Oz. Net Avdp."
a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents. (Ex- 
amination showed that the article was short of the declared weight.)
DISPOSITION : August 27,1-951. Hawaiian Tuna Packers, Ltd., Honolulu, T. H., 
claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the court ordered that the product be released under bond 
for relabeling, under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.