3. Adulteration of Magrlc-Dl-Stlk. U. S. v. 68 Cartons of Magrlc-Dl-Stlk Lash 
and Brow Dye (and 18 other seizure actions agralnst the same product). 
Default decrees of condentnatlon and destruction. (F. D. C. Nos. 5, 7, 8, 9, 
10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 29, 35, 37, 38. Sample Nos. 694-D, 
92b7-D\ 0208-D, 9^09-b, 9468-D, 21533-D, 23804-D. 23806-D, 24006-D, 24021-D, 
24544-b, 24545-D, 24773-D, 28519-D, 33834-D. 36401-D, 37617-D. 37754-D, 
37801-D.)
This product contained paraphenylenediamine, which might have rendered it 
injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling quoted 
hereinafter or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual.
Between July 22 and August 5, 1938, the United States attorneys for the 
Southern District of Texas, Western District of Tennessee, Eastern District of 
Louisiana, District of Columbia, Western District of Washington, Eastern Dis- 
trict of Michigan, Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Indiana, 
Northern District of Alabama, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of 
Arkansas, Southern District of Mississippi, Northern District of Texas, Dis- 
trict of Kansas, Eastern District of Texas, Western District of New York, and 
Western District of South Carolina filed libels against a total of 942 packages 
of Magic-Di-Stik Lash and Brow Dye, in various lots, at Houston, Tex.; Mem- 
phis, Tenn.; New Orleans, La.; Washington, D. C; Olympia, Wash.; Detroit, 
Mich.; Akron, Ohio; Indianapolis, Ind.; Birmingham, Ala.; St. Louis, Mo.; 
Fort Smith, Ark.; Meridian, Miss.; San Angelo, Tex.; Pittsburg, Kans.; Beau- 
mont, Tex.; Dallas, Tex.; Buffalo, N. Y.; and Greenville, S. C.; alleging that the 
article, with the exception of one lot, had been shipped in interstate commerce 
within the period from on or about June 27 to on or about July 18, 1938, from 
Los Angeles, Calif., by Magic-Di-Stik (or Magic-Di-Stik Co.) ; that one lot had 
been shipped on or about June 22, 1938, by Magic-Di-Stik from Los Angeles, 
Calif., into the District of Columbia and was in possession of the National 
Beauty & Barber Supply at Washington, D. C, intended for sale in the District 
of Columbia; and charging that the article was adulterated.
The article was labeled in part: (Envelope) "Magic-Di-Stik Lash and Brow 
Dye Caution This product must be applied by licensed beauty operators 
only, as per directions inclosed in each box. It must not be sold to or used 
by the public for home application"; (circular) "Follow Directions and Cau- 
tions Carefully to Insure Perfect Results Directions * * * 2. Apply a 
facial cream to one side of eye shield and place under each eye to prevent 
staining of skin. Have patrons' eyes open while applying shields, then close 
them. 3. Place about 15 drops of fresh 17 volume peroxide in a sterilized glasi 
dish. 4. Dip the Magic-Di-Stik in the peroxide and apply to the lashes and 
brows (wet the Magic-Di-Stik several times while applying if necessary.) Be 
sure the hair is well covered with the dye. 5. Leave on about 7 or 8 minutes 
for black and 3 or 4 minutes for brown shade. 6. Wash well with clean cotton 
and luke warm water (hold a piece of cotton below the brows to prevent run- 
ning into eyes while washing.) Cautions * * * 2. Keep eyes closed until 
finished. 3. Never pluck brows before or after applying the dye. Do not apply 
to granulated eyelids or any other inflamed conditions. 5. Do not use any 
medication in the eyes before or after. 6. To be applied only by licensed beauty 
operators. 7. Rare dases of idiosyncrasy may exist that are determuied by a 
skin reaction test. 8. Do not use any stain remover near the eyes. 9. Avoid 
excessive rubbing of the skin or the use of any chemicals, soaps, or stain re- 
movers near the eyes. 10. Obtain the signature of each patron on the waiver 
? slips before applying Magic-Di-Stik. Directions for Skin Reaction Test This 
product contains a reduced form of an aniline derivative and may cause skin 
irritation on certain individuals. Make the following skin reaction test be- 
fore applying Magic-Di-Stik: Dip the Magic-Di-Stik in 17 volume peroxide 
and apply to the skin behind the ear. After eight minutes, wash with cotton 
soaked in warm water. If, within 24 hours a rash appears where the dye 
was applied, do not apply Magic-Di-Stik. * * * Manufactured by Depend- 
able Concentrated Cosmetics Inc."
Between the dates of August 18 and December 22, 1938, no claimant having 
appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was ordered 
destroyed.