262. Adulteration   and   misbranding   of   prophylactics.     U.   S.   v.   14   Gross   of
Prophylactics.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F D C.
No. 1918.    Sample No. 10621-E.)
On May 6, 1940, the United States attorney for the District of Connecticut
filed a libel against 14 gross of prophylactics at Waterbury, Conn., alleging
that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about March
16, 1940, by J. Keller from Springfield, Mass.; and charging that it was adul-
terated and misbranded. The article was labeled in part: "Liquid Latex
Triple Tested Protectors."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that its quality fell below that which it
purported or was represented to possess.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that its labeling bore representations
that it was a most perfect product, was guaranteed against deterioration for
5 years, would be effective for the prevention of contagious disease, was
a protector, and was triple-tested, which were false and misleading.
On September 20, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of con-
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.