19126. Adulteration  and misbranding of oysters.   U.  S.  v.  304  Cans * * *.
(F. D. C. No. 32108.    Sample No. 3585-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    November 16,1951, Western District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 14, 1951, by C. W. Howeth & Bro., 
from Crisfleld, Md.
PRODUCT:   304 pint cans of oysters standards at Erie, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART :    "Oysters Standards   One Pint   H & B 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 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 not 
thoroughly drained.
DISPOSITION: December 19, 1951. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.