18232. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.   U. S. v. 304 Cans   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 32433.   Sample Nos. 3600-L, 3601-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 15, 1952, Northern District of West Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 7, 1952, by O. E. Wentworth & Co., 
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT:   304   1-pint cans of oysters at Parker sburg, W. Va.
LABEL IN PART: (Can) "Oysters standards Md. 45 One Pint Wentworth's 
Triangle 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 product failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for oysters standards since the total time 
that the oysters were in contact with water after leaving the shucker was 
more than 30 minutes.
DISPOSITION : February 7, 1952. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.   Four cans were available for seizure, and these were destroyed.