1186. Misbranding of Huzzah    A Vitamin Bi & B2 Supplement.    V. S. -v. 42 Cases
of Huzzah A Vitamin Bj. & Ba Supplement, and 33 Cartons of Printed
Material. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (E). D. C. No.
12276.    Sample No, 54833-F.)
On May 5,1944, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of Wiscon-
sin filed a libel against 42 cases, each containing 12 1-pint bottles, of the
above-named article, and 33 cartons of printed material, containing a supply of
circulars, a number of leaflets, and a number of display cards and streamers, at
Milwaukee, Wis., alleging that the article and printed material had been shipped
in interstate commerce on or about November 20, 1943, from Chicago, 111., by the
Huzzah Corporation of America; and charging that the article was misbranded.
The printed material was entitled: (Circular) "What Is Huzzah," (leaflet)
"Huzzah A Vitamin Drink Supplement," and (display card and streamer)
"Feel Better Tomorrow."
Examination showed that the article was essentially a water solution of
glycerin, caramel, and phosphoric acid, and that it contained vitamin Bx and
riboflavin.
The article was alleged to be.misbranded in that the statements in its labeling
which represented and suggested that use of the article would prevent physio-
logical reactions due to overindulgence in alcoholic beverages; that it would
prevent or correct the various conditions named, which included low resistance
to alcoholic stimulants, nervousness, exhaustion, a fagged-out feeling, headaches,
faulty digestion, lack of appetite, stunted growth, polyneuritis, and certain skin
disorders; and that it would insure energy and strength, were false and mis-
leading since the article would not accomplish the results stated or implied.
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, No. 6200.
On June 13,1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was
entered and the product, together with the printed material, was ordered
destroyed.