18164. Adulteration  and misbranding of  oysters.    U.   S.  v.  434   Cans,  etc.
(F. D. O. No. 32383.   Sample Nos. 3596-L, 3597-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about December 28, 1951, District of Maryland.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about December 16, 1951, by Guss Forbush & Sons,
from Crisfield, Md. 
PRODUCT:   518   1-pint cans of oysters at Kane, Pa.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Oysters Standards [or "Selects"] * * * Black 
Pearl Brand."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Sections 402 (b) (2) and (b) (4), water 
had been substituted in part for oysters, and it had been added, mixed, and 
packed with the oysters so as to increase their bulk or weight and reduce their 
quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the oysters failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for oysters standards and oysters selects 
since the total time that the oysters were in contact with water after leaving 
the shucker was more than 30 minutes, and they were not thoroughly drained 
before packing into the containers for shipment.
DISPOSITION : January 21, 1952. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.