1333. Misbranding of Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, and Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
17. S. v. 22 Packages and 52 Packages of Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, and
190 Boxes of Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Default decree of condemnation and destruc-
tion.    (F. D. C. No. 12114.   Sample Nos. 66238-F, 66239-F, 77214-F.)
On April 13, 1944, the United States attorney for the Southern District
of New York filed a libel against 22 packages, containing 2 fluid ounces each,
and 52 packages, containing 4 fluid ounces each, of Hale's Honey of Hore-
hound and Tar, and 190 boxes, each containing 3 cakes, of Glenn's Sulphur
Soap at New York, N. Y., alleging that they had been shipped on or about
February 8 and 23, 1944, by the Century National Chemical Co., from
Paterson, N. J.; and charging that they were misbranded.
Examination of the Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar showed that it
contained tar, chloroform, and syrup.
The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading
statements in the labeling which represented and suggested that the article
was effective for coughs, colds, hoarseness, whooping cough, sore throat, loss
of voice, or inflamed or irritable conditions of the respiratory mucous
membranes.
taining sulfur.
The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading
statements in the labeling regarding the efficacy of the article in the treat-
ment of skin infections in general, chronic eczema, pimples, skin eruptions,
and blackheads, and in bringing about a healthful condition.
On May 9, 1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the products were ordered .destroyed.