1283. Misbranding of Vita-Pure B-Complex Vitamins.    tJ. S. v. 672 Cartons of
Vita-Pure B-Complex Vitamins.    Default decree  of forfeiture and de-
struction.     (F. D. C. No. 11737.    Sample No. 47858-F.)
On February 3, 1944, the United States attorney for the Western District of
Arkansas filed a libel against 672 cartons, each containing 10 tablets, of the
above-named article at El Dorado, Ark., alleging that the article had been shipped
on or about March 29,1943, from Oklahoma City, Okla., by the Roisman Products
Co.; and charging that it was misbranded.
Examination disclosed that the article contained 358 micrograms of riboflavin
and not more than 166 U. S. P. units of thiamine chloride (Bi) per tablet.
The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading
statements appearing in its labeling which represented and suggested that it
would be efficacious to help one keep feeling fit; and that it would be efficacious
in the prevention and correction of nervousness, loss of appetite, skin disorders,
weakness, neuritis, constipation, fatigue, faulty memory, mental depression, and
nutritional anemia.
The article was also alleged to be adulterated and misbranded under the
provisions of the law applicable to foods, as reported in notices of judgment on
foods.
On April 17, 1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of forfeiture was
entered and the product was ordered destroyed.