18325. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.   U. S. v. 681 Cans   *   *   *
(and 1 other seizure action).   (F. D. C. Nos. 32039, 32040.   Sample Nos. 
11745-L, 11746-L.) 
LIBELS FILED :    October 24 and 25, 1951, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 16 and 17, 1951, by McOready Bros., 
from Cape Charles, Va.
PRODUCT:   927 cans of oysters at Portsmouth, Ohio.
LABEL IN PART :   "Standards Oysters   One Pint Net."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (2), water had been sub- 
stituted in part for oysters; and, Section 402 (b) (4), water had been added 
to the article and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or 
weight and reduce its quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the article failed to conform to the defini- 
tion and standard of identity for oysters standards since it had not been 
thoroughly drained, as prescribed by the regulations.
DISPOSITION: December 14, 1951. Default decrees of condemnation and de- 
struction.