1088. Misbranding of Pinee Preparation for Colds.    IT. S. v. 12 Dozen Bottles of
"Pinee  Preparation  Colds."     Decree  of  condemnation  and  destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 9899.    Sample No. 25000-F.)
Six samples of this product were examined and were found to contain the
following quantities of acetanilid: 2.88, 3.40, 4.83, 3.29, and 3.69 grains per fluid
ounce. The product was also found to contain aromatic spirits of ammonia,
an alkaloid-bearing drug such as belladonna, cascara sagrada, menthol, and
camphor.
On or about May 10,1943, the United States attorney for the Eastern District
of Virginia filed a libel against 12 dozen bottles of the above-named product at
Portsmouth, Va., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about November
20, 1942, from Kinston, N. C, by the Pinee Chemical Co.; and charging that it
was misbranded.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the statement " Colds," appearing on
its label, was false and misleading since the article would not be effective in the
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treatment of colds; and in that the label did not bear a statement of the quantity
or proportion of acetanilid present since the statement "* * * in each fluid
ounce: acetanilid 3 grs" was incorrect.
On June 30,1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was
entered and the product was ordered destroyed.