18163. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.   U. S. v. 748 Cans   *   *   *•
(F. D. C. No. 32585.   Sample No. 4020-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :   January 11,1952, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 7, 1952, by the Orescent Seafood Co., 
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT:   748   1-pint cans of oysters at Xenia, Ohio.
LABEL IN PART:   "Oysters Standards   *   *   *   Orescent Brand."
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 
to the oysters and mixed and packed with them so as to increase their bulk or 
weight and reduce their quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the oysters failed to conform to the defi- 
nition and standard of identity for oysters standards since they were not 
thoroughly drained and the total time that they were in contact with water 
after leaving the shucker was more than 30 minutes.
DISPOSITION: January 21, 1952. Default decree of condemnation. The court 
ordered that the product be delivered to charitable and public institutions, for 
consumption by the inmates.