18019. Misbranding of canned tuna.   U. S. v. 57 Cans   *    *    *    (and 2 other
seizure actions).    (F. D. C. Nos. 31775 to 31777, incl.    Sample Nos. 
3148-L to 3150-L, incl.) 
LIBELS FILED :   October 9, 1951, District of Columbia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about August 9, 21, and 24, 1951, by Cape King 
Fisheries, Inc., from New Bedford, Mass.
PRODUCT: 57 cans and 17 cases, each case containing 48 cans, of tuna at Wash- 
ington, D. C.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Cape King light meat Tuna Contents 13 [or 
"12%"] Oz. Avd."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (2), the article failed to 
bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents 
since the label statements "Contents 13 Oz. Avd." and "Contents 12% Oz. 
Avd." were inaccurate. (Examination showed that the product was short 
of the declared weight.)
DISPOSITION: November 15, 1951. Default decrees .of condemnation. The 
court ordered that the product be delivered to a public institution for its use 
and not for sale.