21330. Adulteration of canned shrimp.   U. S. v. 148 Cases * * *.   (F. D. C. No.
35731.   Sample No. 73792-L.) 
LIBEL FILED :    October 19,1953, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about August 20, 1953, by the Barre Seafood Co.,
from Houma, La. 
PRODUCT:    148 cases, each containing 24 cans, of shrimp at Philadelphia, Pa. 
LABEL IN PART:    (Can) "Sea Fare Brand   Wet Pack   Drained Weight 5 Ozs.
Broken Shrimp." 
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 : February 10,1954, The Barre Seafood Co., claimant, having con- 
sented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and 
the court ordered that the product be released under bond for segregation and 
destruction of the unfit portion under the supervision of the Department of 
Health, Education, and Welfare. A total of 52 cases, plus 18 cans, was found 
to be unfit and was destroyed.