992. Misbranding of Dr. Wolff's Pro-cys-kera Ointment.    U. S. v. 21 Jars and 2
Jars of Dr. Wolff's Pro-cys-kera Ointment.    Decree of condemnation and
destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 8476.   Sample No. 2093-F.)
Examination showed that this product consisted essentially of sulfur, sali-
cylic acid, menthol, camphor, and ichthyol, incorporated in a base of saponifiable
fat, lecithin, and cholesterin.
On October 1, 1942, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of
Wisconsin filed a libel against 21 jars, each containirg 1 ounce, and 2 jars, each
containing 4 ounces, of the above-named product at Milwaukee, Wis., alleging that
the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about September 3,
1942, from Chicago, 111., by Dr. George F. Wolff; and charging it was misbranded.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the statements appearing in
its labeling which represented and suggested that it eradicated scalp disorders,
and would nourish, strengthen, and promote the growth of the hair, penetrate
the scalp and prevent infection, were false and misleading since it was not
capable of eradicating scalp disorders and would not accomplish the results
claimed.
On November 11,1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered ^and the product was ordered destroyed.