1104. Misbranding of mixed drugs. V. S. v. 4 Cartons of Mixed Drugs. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 10139. Sample No. 22779-F.) On June 23, 1943, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed a libel against an article consisting of 4.cartons containing 2 unlabeled packages (about 10 pounds each) of mixed drugs, 9 1-pound pack- ages of powdered sugar, and miscellaneous labeling, at Philadelphia, Pa., alleging that the article had been shipped on or about June 9,1943, from New York, N. Y., by Elsie Bleeker; and charging that it was misbranded. The cartons, some of which bore the name "Natura," others "Nu-Vita," all carried the statement: "Contents: Licorice, Sulphur, Cascara Sag., Senna, Bicarb. Soda, Magnesium Sulphate, USP, Sugar." Examination of the unlabeled mixed drugs showed that they contained senna, Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate), sodium bicarbonate, and sulfur. The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading statements appearing in its labeling which represented and suggested that it was an effective treatment for low or high blood pressure, rheumatism, backache, getting up nights, child bed-wetting, and swollen feet; that it was an "Herb Powder" ; and that it was a product of either Mexico or America. It was alleged to be misbranded further (1) in that it failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity of contents; (2) in that its label failed to bear the common or usual name of each active ingredient of the preparation; (3) in that its labeling failed to bear adequate directions for use since the article was a laxative and the directions which appeared in the labeling provided for continuous administration, whereas a laxative should not be used continuously; and (4) in that its labeling failed to bear adequate warnings against unsafe dura- tion of administration since its labeling failed to warn that frequent or continued use of a laxative might result in dependence upon a laxative to move the bowels. On July 12,1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.