45. Misbranding  of Dunwody's Turpedine Emulsion.     V. S. v. 2,157 Bottles of
Dnmvody's Turpedine Emulsion. Default decree of condemnation and
destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 287.    Sample No. 68753-D.)
The labeling of this drug preparation bore representations that it was effica-
cious as a great health builder and system purifier; to build up weak and run-
down systems while convalescing from attacks of malaria, typhoid and other
wasting fevers, pneumonia, la grippe, and influenza; to stimulate healthy secre-
tions, make red blood corpuscles, disinfect the alimentary canal, prevent auto-
intoxication and strengthen the system to resist disease; to build strong constitu-
tions, overcome disease, conserve health, promote a normal functioning of the
organs of secretion and assimilation; as a remedy for bronchial trouble; and as a
treatment for pulmonary trouble.
On July 14, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of
Ohio filed a libel against 2,157 bottles of Dunwody's Turpedine Emulsion at
Cincinnati, Ohio; alleging that the article had been transported in interstate
commerce on or about June 24, 1939, by Sam Swidler from Chicago, 111.; and
charging that it was misbranded.
Analysis showed that the article was an emulsion consisting essentially of
mineral oil, a small proportion of turpentine, traces of hypophosphites, an arsenic
compound, quinine alkaloid, an organic iodine compound, glycerin, and water.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that certain statements in the
labeling were false and misleading in that they represented that it was efficaci-
ous for the forementioned purposes; whereas it was not efficacious for such
purposes.
On September 8, 1989, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna-
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.