994. Misbranding of Adolorine.   TJ. S. v. 31 Bottles of Adolorine.   Default decree
of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 8922.    Sample No. 31703-F.)
On November 25, 1942, the United States attorney for the Northern District
of Ohio filed a libel against 31 bottles of Adolorine at Wooster, Ohio, alleging
that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about October 15,
1942, by John I. Wean from Eustis, Fla.; and charging that it was misbranded.
Examination showed that the article consisted essentially of mustard oil, oil
of thyme, and a low-boiling petroleum oil.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the statements appearing in its label-
ing which represented and suggested that it was an effective remedy for soreness
of muscles and joints from strain or overwork, for sprains, bruises, relief for
itching, and for nasal irritations, were false and misleading since the article was
not an effective remedy for such conditions. It was alleged to be misbranded
further in that it was fabricated from two or more ingredients and its label
failed to bear the common or usual name of each active ingredient since the
statement of composition which appeared on the label was given in Latin rather
than in the English language.
On February 5,1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.