21027. Adulteration of frozen shrimp.   U. S. v. 63 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C. No.
35533.    Sample No. 61954-L.)
LIBEL FILED :    October 7, 1953, District of Nebraska.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 23 1953, by the Ho-Ma Packing Co., 
from Brownsville, Tex.
PRODUCT: 63 cases, each containing 10 5-pound packages, of frozen shrimp at 
Omaha, Nebr.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (3), the article consisted in 
whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of 
decomposed shrimp.
DISPOSITION : November 4, 1953. The Ho-Ma Packing Co., claimant, having 
consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and the court ordered that the product be released under bond to be brought
into compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Department of 
Health, Education, and Welfare. The product was segregated, with the result 
that 47% pounds were found unfit and were denatured for use as fish bait.