1946. Adulteration of oysters.     U. S. v. 70 Pints of Oysters.     Default decree of
condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 3987.     Sample No. 42505-E.)
Examination showed that this product contained added water.
On March 15, 1941, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Pennsylvania filed a libel against 70 pints of oysters at Altoona, Pa., alleging 
that, the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about March 11, 
1941, by Hickman & Sterling from Crisfield, Md.; and charging that it was 
adulterated.
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that water had been substituted 
wholly or in part therefor; and in that water had been added thereto or mixed 
or packed therewith so as to increase its bulk or weight, reduce its quality or 
strength, or make it appear better or of greater value than it was.
On April 8, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and immediate destruction was ordered.