5884. Adulteration of fresh oysters.    U.  S.  v.  163 Pints  of  Oysters.    Default
decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D.  C.  No. 11300.    Sample 
No. 50301-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   December 10, 1943, Middle District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about December 7, 1943, by Hickman & Sterling, 
Crisfield, Md.
PRODUCT:   163 pints of oysters at Altoona, Pa.
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), water had been sub- 
stituted in whole or in part for the article; and, Section 402 (b) (4), water 
had been added thereto or mixed or packed therewith so as to increase its 
bulk or weight, and reduce its quality.
DISPOSITION: January 27, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.