30. Misbranding: of talcum powder. TJ. S. v. 45 Dozen Cans of Talcum Powder. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 656. Sample No. 47919-D.) The containers of this product were deceptive, examination having shown that they could easily hold an additional ounce of talcum powder. . On September 28. 1939, the United States attorney for the District of Mary- land filed a libel against 45 dozen cans of talcum powder at Baltimore, Md.; alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about August 8, 1939, by Talcum Puff Co. from New York, N. Y.; and charging that it was misbranded in that its containers vrere so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. Portions of the article were labeled in part: "White Swan [or "Showers of Flowers"] Mirador Perfume Co. New York-Jacksonville, Fla. Toronto Av. net wt. 6 ozs." The remainder was labeled in part: "Sweet Pea [or "Idly of the Valley"] Talcum Puff Co. New York * * * Av. net wt. 6 ozs." On October 21, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed. Issued May 1941 S OF JUDGMENT UNDER THE FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT [Given pursuant to section 705 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Aet] 31-50 COSMETICS The cases reported herewith commenced prior to June 30,1940, were instituted in the United States District Courts by the United States attorneys acting upon reports submitted by direction of the Secretary of Agriculture; and those com- menced on and after that date were similarly instituted upon reports submitted by direction of the Federal Security Administrator. WAYNE COY, Acting Administrator, Federal Security Agency. WASHINGTON, D. C, April 11, 1941. CONTENTS Page Cosmetics, adulterated or adulterated and misbranded _ ___ 17 Eyelash and eyebrow dyes 17 Hair dye 18 Scalp remedy. _ 19 Page Cosmetics, misbranded (on account of decep- tive containers) 20 Dentifrices and shaving cream 20 Miscellaneous _ _ 23 Index 24 COSMETICS, ADULTERATED OR ADULTERATED AND MISBRANDED EYELASH AND EYEBROW DYES 31. Adultera-tiom of Andree Permanent Eye Lash and Brow Colnre. TJ. S. v. Leroy K. Payne (Andree Laboratories). Plea of nolo contendere. Sentence of f>? days' Imprisonment suspended and defendant placed on probation for 3 years. (F. D. C. No. 2085. Sample No. 47483-D.) This product contained paraphenylenediamine, a poisonous or deleterious sub- stance which might have rendered it injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual. On July 17, 1940, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Penn- sylvania filed an information against Leroy K. Payne, trading as Andree Labora- tories, at Coatesville, Pa., alleging shipment by said defendant on or about July 15, 1938, from'the State of Pennsylvania into the District of Columbia of a quan- tity of the above-named cosmetic, which was adulterated for the reasons appearing above. The article was labeled in part: "Andree Permanent Eye Lash and Brow Colure. This Colure Contains No Lead Nor Silver." On September 11, 1940, the defendant entered a plea of guilty; and on Septem- ber 16, 1940; the court sentenced him to serve 90 days in jail. On October 17, 1940, the court amended the sentence by suspending it and placing the defendant on probation'for 3 years. 813318 ??-41' 17