18970. Adulteration and misbranding of oysters.  IT. S. v. 144 Cans, etc.   (F. D. C
No. 32120.   Sample Nos. 4400-L, 4401-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   November 26,1951, Western District of Kentucky.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about November 19, 1951, by the Leib Packing Co., 
from Baltimore, Md.
PRODUCT: 144 pint cans of oysters standards and 144 pint cans of oysters 
selects at Owensboro, Ky.
LABEL, IN PART:    "Oysters Standards [or "Selects"] 1 Pint   Sun Brand." 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)  (2), water had been substi- 
tuted in part for oysters; and, Section 402 (b) (4), water had been added to 
the product and mixed and packed with it so as to increase its bulk or weight 
and reduce its quality.
Misbranding, Section 403 (g) (1), the product failed to conform to the 
definition and standard of identity for oysters since it was not thoroughly 
drained, and in the preparation of the article, the total time of contact with 
fresh water after leaving the shucker was more than 30 minutes; and, Section 
403 (e) (2), (oysters standards only) the product failed to bear a label con- 
taining an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents since the label 
statement "1 Pint" was inaccurate.
DISPOSITION : January 18, 1952. Default decree of condemnation and destruc- 
tion.