21327. Adulteration of canned tuna.   U. S. v. 160 Cases * * *.    (F. D. C. No.
36161.   Sample No. 84619-L.)
LIBEL FILED:    December 4, 1953, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about August 25, 1953, by the Vega Trading Co.,
from New York, N. Y. 
PRODUCT:    160 cases, each containing 48 cans, of tuna at Philadelphia, Pa. 
LABEL, IN PART:     (Can)  "White Meat Albacore    Tuna Fish Flakes    In Salad
Oil (Peanut Oil)    Salt Added   Tribreme Brand   Product of Portugal   Net
Contents 7 Oz. Avoir."
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 de- 
composed fish and rancid oil.
DISPOSITION :    March 15,1954.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.