Notices of Judgment Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. ... Drugs and Devices

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SHIPPED: Between 2-4-59 and 3-14–59, from Long Island City, N.Y. LABEL IN PART: (Btl.) "Arman's Nail-Kare Gelatin Capsules Capsule contains 10 Grains of Pure Gelatin Containing Natural Amino Acids without Sugar Plus Added Calcium (As Dicalcium Phosphate) Directions: *** For use as a dietary supplement to provide protein; *** Beauty Aid: As a supplementary nourishment * * * Arman Drug Co., Inc., Dist., Omaha, Nebr.," "Arman's Kurbatine Chewing Gum Tablets An Appetite Suppressant * ** Each Chewing Gum Tablet Contains: Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride 25 Mg. Arman Drug Co. Dist. Omaha, Nebr.," and "Arman's Stoma-Kons * * * Arman Drug Co., Inc., Dist. Omaha, Nebr. Each Tablet Contains: FMA-11 (Aluminum Hydroxide-Magnesium Carbonate, Co-Precipitate) 10 Grains."

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION: The articles were repacked into bottles and relabeled from bulk stock shipped as described above.

CHARGE: 502 (a)—while held for sale, the labeling of the articles contained false and misleading representations that the articles were an adequate and effective treatment for (Nail-Kare) curbing appetite, reducing weight, and producing lovelier hair and skin; (Kurbatine) for depressing the appetite, reducing and controlling weight; and (Stoma-Kons) for peptic ulcers. DISPOSITION: 5-5-60. Consent-destruction.

6197. Healthbank Formula 2 capsules. (F.D.C. No. 44246. S. No. 71–855 P.) QUANTITY: 129 90-capsule btls. at St. Petersburg, Fla., in possession of Healthbank, Inc.

SHIPPED: 11-5-59, from Worcester, Mass.

LABEL IN PART: "Healthbank Formula 2 *** Distributed by Healthbank, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida * ** Each capsule contains 3 minims cold processed wheat germ oil with vegetable oil diluent *** 2028."

ACCOMPANYING LABELING: Circulars entitled "Dear Friend" and leaflets entitled "An Important Message About Your Heart."

LIBELED: 2-17-60, S. Dist. Fla.

CHARGE: 502 (a)-the labeling accompanying the article, while held for sale, contained false and misleading representations that the article was adequate and effective for the prevention and treatment of heart disease and heart trouble; that it would help the heart action; that it would break down cholesterol in the arteries; that it would give one more stamina, vigor, endurance, and add many years to one's life; that the unsaturated fatty acids were necessary for life, health, and reproduction of humans and animals; and that it would stimulate the sex vitality of livestock.

DISPOSITION: 6-20-60. Default-a portion of the article and its labeling was delivered to the Food and Drug Administration and the remainder was destroyed.

6198. Allenite vibrator cushion. (F.D.C. No. 44079. S. No. 29–601 R.) QUANTITY: 127 pillows in plastic bags at Minneapolis, Minn.

SHIPPED: 1-5-60 and 1-14-60, from Chicago, Ill., by Allenite Mfg. Co.

ACCOMPANYING LABELING: (Leaflet in bag) "Allenite Vibrator Cushion New Electric Massage Pillow*** Allenite Manufacturing Company * 47 Illinois."

Chicago

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION:

The article was a pillow-shaped, padded, clothcovered device containing an electric motor capable of providing some vibration.

LIBELED: 3-9-60, Dist. Minn.

CHARGE: 502(a)—when shipped, the labeling which accompanied the article contained false and misleading representations that the article was an adequate and effective treatment for easing nervous tension; relieving aching back; reducing thighs; and aid in reducing.

DISPOSITION: 4-29-60. Default-3 pillows were delivered to the Food and Drug Administration and the remainder were destroyed.

DRUGS FOR VETERINARY USE

6199. Kamala Compound Supplement. (F.D.C. No. 43322. S. No. 45-635 P.) QUANTITY: 8 25-lb. drums and 5 100-lb. drums at Denver, Colo. SHIPPED: 4-8-59, from Omaha, Nebr., by Corn States Laboratories, Inc. LABLE IN PART: "Kamala Compound Supplement Kamala, Tobacco, Iron, Sulphate, Castor Oil and Active Dry Yeast (in a vegetable protein base) for all livestock and poultry. To be mixed with grains, mashes, slop or with salt in self-feeders *** manufactured by Vitamineral Products Company Peoria *** Illinois.”

ACCOMPANYING LABELING: Pamphlet entitled "Vitamineral Products Company Where a Mixture of Kamala, Tobacco, Iron Sulphate, Castor Oil and Active Dry Yeast (in a vegetable protein base) is specified by veterinarians Directions for feeding."

LIBELED: 7-28-59, Dist. Colo.

CHARGE: 502(a)—the labeling accompanying the article, when shipped, contained false and misleading representations that the article was an adequate and effective treatment for worms in feeder cattle, and that it would benefit gaunt, undernourished off-feed cattle with irregular appetites, intermittent scouring, rough coats, watery eyes, impaired eyesight, over on the fetlocks, stiffness in gaits, swollen joints, lower extremities and briskets. DISPOSITION: Vitamineral Products Co., Peoria, IL, appeared as claimant and filed exceptions to the libel as follows: That the warrant of arrest and the return thereof was not in accordance with Admiralty Rule 10 for the United States District Court: that the venue was in proper; that the pace of seizure was not named; that the libel made no charges against portions of the seized article; that the libel contained a defective jurisdictional allegation; that re libel was not clearly worded: and that the grounds for forfeiture were Lot stated as required by Aduiraity Rule 21.

On 4-6-60, the court entered an order which directed that the Governu ent state more definitely what articles were referred to by use of the words Prise aforesaid article" and "the aforesaid antidem appearing in the libel, sud which overruled and denied claimant's Ober Groenlots to the libe

On 6-10-60, the court entered an order of deficit against the Vitamber! Products Co. for failure to file a malu and sewer, and on 6 15 449, the court entered a default decree of condensation and destrus M.

6200. Ancho-Dine. (FDC. No. 44067. E NOT THEP)

QUANTITY: 63 1-lb. jars. 9 25-ib. jara. 2 190 jere, at Topeka, Keus.

SHIPPED: Between 12-18-59 and 1-19-60, from St. Joseph, Mo., by the Anchor
Serum Co.

LABEL IN PART: "Ancho-Dine for Veterinary Use Only ** * Each Ounce Con-
tains: Active Ingredients: Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide 4.6% W/W *
Supplies Readily Available Iodine, Liberated Internally as Hydriodic Acid,
in Therapeutic Dosage, Anchor Serum Company, Saint Joseph, Missouri."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING: Booklets entitled "Animal Health References."
LIBELED: 2-17-60, Dist. Kans.

CHARGE: 502(a)—when shipped, the labeling which accompanied the article
contained false and misleading representations that the article was an ade-
quate and effective treatment for overcoming mastitis, respiratory conditions,
lumpy jaw, and other low-grade infections.

DISPOSITION: 4-7-60.

Kans., and relabeled.

Consent-claimed by Kansas Farmers Union, Topeka,

INDEX TO NOTICES OF JUDGMENT D. D. N. J. 6161 TO 6200