21488. Adulteration of oysters.   U. S. v. 197 Cans * * *.    (F. D. C. No. 36205.
Sample Nos. 72632-L, 72633-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   December 21, 1953, Western District of North Carolina.
in whole or in part of a decomposed substance by reason of the presence of
decomposed oysters.   The article was adulterated in this respect while held
for sale after shipment in interstate commerce. 
Further adulteration. Section 402 (b)   (2), water had been substituted in
part for oysters; and, Section 402 (b) (4), water had been added to the oysters
and mixed and packed with them so as to increase their bulk or weight and
reduce their quality.   The oysters were adulterated in this respect when
introduced into and while in interstate commerce. 
DISPOSITION:    January    18,    1954.   Default    decree    of    condemnation    and
destruction.