136. Adulteration and misbranding: of prophylactics.'   17. S. v. 6 Gross, 7 Gross,
and 59 Dozen Prophylactics. Default decrees of condemnation and de-
struction. (F. D. C. Nos. 614, 615, 648, 649, 668, 659. Sample Nos. 61943-D,
61944-D, 61953-D to 61956-D, incl.)
On September 19, 28, and 29, 1939, the United States attorney for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed libels against lT1^ gross of prophy-
lactics at Philadelphia, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped in inter-
state commerce within the period from on or about August 11 to on or about
September 8, 1939, by Lorica Laboratories, Inc., from Jersey City, N. J.; and
charging adulteration and misbranding. The article was labeled in part:
"Lorica Transparent [or "Velveen"] Shorts * * * For Prevention of
Disease."
The article was alleged to be adulterated In that its quality fell below that
which it purported or was represented to possess.
Misbranding was alleged in that representations In the labeling that it would
be effective for the prevention of disease were false and misleading. It was
alleged to be misbranded further In that it was dangerous to health when used
as directed In the labeling.
On December 15, 1989, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condem-
nation were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.