20382. Misbranding of canned shrimp appetizer.   U. S. v. 278  Cases * * *.
(F. D. C. No. 34702.    Sample No. 64073-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :   February 16, 1953, Western District of Washington. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about October 17, 1952, by the Lifco Seafood Co., 
from Portland, Oreg.
Seattle Wash. Examination showed that the article consisted of about 20 
small dried shrimp in a catsup type sauce. The shrimp were hard, brown 
or black, and brittle.
LABEL IN PART :    (Can) "Lifco Brand   Shrimp Appetizer."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "Shrimp 
Appetizer" was false and misleading since it failed to reveal the material 
fact that the shrimp in the article were dried shrimp.
DISPOSITION :   May 18, 1953.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
DRIED FRUIT