1126. Misbranding of Papaya Concentrate.    U. S. v. 12 Bottles and 4 Bottles of
Papaya Concentrate.    Default decree of destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 10142.
Sample No. 43991-F.)
On or about June 28, 1943, the United States attorney for the Western District
of Missouri filed a libel against 12 1-quart bottles and 4 1-gallon bottles of
Papaya Concentrate at Kansas City, Mo., alleging that the article, which had
been consigned on or about April 19, 1943, had been shipped from Chicago, 111.,
by Macu Fruit Products; and charging that it was misbranded. The article
was labeled in part: "Macu Brand Papaya Concentrate."
Examination disclosed that the article contained papaya pulp, seeds, and sugar.
The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading
statements on its label and in the circular entitled "Drink Papaya (Fruta
Bomba)," which represented and suggested that the article, when used as directed,
was a rich source of vitamins, was a valuable aid to digestion, and would be
of value in such conditions as gastritis, diphtheria, ulcers, bowel disorders,
dyspepsia, croup, cancer, and gastric fermentation.
The article was also alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law
applicable to foods, as reported in the notices of judgment on foods.
On July 30, 1943, no claimant having appeared, judgment was entered ordering
that the product be destroyed.