18972. Adulteration  and misbranding of  oysters.   U.  S. v.  160  Cans * * *.
(F. D. C. No. 32591.    Sample No. 26180-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    On or about January 18, 1952, Northern District of Texas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 8, 1952, by Port Norris Oyster Co., 
Inc., from Port Norris, N. J.
PRODUCT:   160 pint cans of oysters at Abilene, Tex.
LABEL IN PART :   "Coast-Pact   Oysters * * * Oysters Standards."
NATURE OE 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 product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or 
weight and reduce its quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for oysters standards since it was in 
contact with water for more than 30 minutes after leaving the shucker.
DISPOSITION :   March 18,1952.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.