11614. Adulteration and misbranding1 of minced clams.   U. S. v. 264 Cases   *    *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 20769.   Sample No. 8836-H.)
N. Y. Examination showed that the average net weight of the contents of the 
cans was 11.25 ounces, and that the average drained weight was 4.45 ounces.
LABEL IN PART:    (Cases) "48 cans   No. 1   Unlabeled   Minced Claims." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)   (2), brine had been sub- 
stituted in part for minced claims.
Misbranding, Section 403 (e) (1), the article did not bear a label contain- 
ing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; 
Section 403 (e) (2), it did not bear a label containing an accurate statement of 
the quantity of the contents; and, Section 403 (i) (1), it did not bear a label 
stating the common or usual name of the food. 
DISPOSITION : April 3, 1947. The Vee Mar Food Products Co., New York, N. Y., 
having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was en- 
tered and the product was ordered released under bond, conditioned that it be 
labeled in compliance with the law, under the supervision of the Food and Drug 
Administration.