431. Misbranding: of Casey's Compound.    U.  S. v. 329 Bottles of Casey's Com
pound.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D.  C. No.
4004..   Sample No. 60029-E.) 
On March 29, 1941, the United States attorney for the District of Oregon
filed a libel against the above-named product at Portland, Oreg., alleging that
it had been shipped on or about February 12, 1941, by the Geo. E. Madison Co.
from San Francisco, Calif.; and charging that it was misbranded.
Analysis of a sample of the article showed that it contained potassium
iodide (19.8 grains per fluid ounce) in a flavored syrup.
The article was alleged to be misbranded: (1) In that it would be dan-
gerous to health when used in the dosage and with the frequency and dura-
tion prescribed, recommended, and suggested in the labeling. (2) In that
the label failed to bear adequate directions for use since the directions (bottle
and carton) "One-half teaspoonful in half a glass of water, one hour after
each meal for four days; then gradually increase to one full teaspoonful over
4 days time and continue the dose of one teaspoonful. This is the usual dose
but may be increased ,to double the amount," were not adequate. (3) In
that its labeling failed to bear adequate warnings against use where its use
might be dangerous to health or against unsafe dosage or duration of admin-
istration in such manner and form as are necessary for the protection of
users. (4) In that statements in a leaflet entitled "Casey's Compound," sup-
plied in response to a request by postcard enclosed in the retail package,
representing that it would be efficacious for the relief of arthritis, neuritis,
rheumatism, and sciatica; and that its use would make the purchaser's general
health much better, and enable him to enjoy a good night's rest, were false and
misleading since it would not be efficacious for such purposes.
On June 4, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
wag entered and the product was ordered destroyed.