18166. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters. U. S. v. 144 Cans * * *. (F. D. C. No. 32329. Sample No. 4219-L.) LIBEL FILED: December 28, 1951, Middle District of Tennessee. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about December 20,1951, from Bemlik, Va. PRODUCT: 144 1-pint cans of oysters at Nashville, Tenn. NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), water had been substi- tuted 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 selects since they were not thoroughly drained and were in contact with water after leaving the shucker for more than 30 minutes. DISPOSITION : January 30,1952. By agreement between the possessor, the Ander- son Fish & Oyster Co., and the Government, the product was donated to, and used by, charitable institutions.