78. Misbranding   of  Sodasal.    U.   8.  v.  Harry   Enkel   (Sodasal Laboratories).
Plea  of  guilty.     Sentence  1  year.     Sentence   suspended and   defendant
placed on probation for 8 years.    Fine of 8100 also imposed.     (F. D. C.
No. 96.    Sample Nos.  42944-D, 42971-D, 43181-D, 52224-D.)
This product contained aminopyrine, sodium salicylate, compounds of potas-
sium, magnesium, and calcium, and citrates, carbonates, sugar, and water. It
would be dangerous to health when used in the dosage or with the frequency or
duration prescribed, recommended, and suggested in the labeling, which directed
that 1 tablespoonful or 4 teaspoonfuls be taken in water, milk, or orange juice,
followed by a full glass of water or milk three times a day before or after
meals or on retiring, and that the dose be cut down "if the ears ring or if
allergic."
On November 14, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of
Michigan filed an information against Harry Enkel, trading as the Sodasal
Laboratories, Detroit, Mich., alleging shipment by said defendant within the
period from on or about January 14 to on or about March 4, 1939, from the
State of Michigan into the State of Pennsylvania of quantities of Sodasal which
was misbranded for the reasons stated above.
The information also charged that the article was misbranded in violation of
the Food and Drugs Act of 1906 reported in notice of judgment No. 80977 published
under that act
On December 4,1939, a plea of guilty having been entered, the court sentenced
the defendant to 1 year's imprisonment and imposed a fine of $100 for violation
of both acts. Prison sentence was suspended and the defendant was placed on
probation for 8 years.