1361. Misbranding of citrate of magnesia.    U. S.? v. 200 Cases of Citrate of Mag
nesia.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No.
11648.   Sample No. 23693-F.)
On or about January 20, 1944, the United States attorney for the District of
New Jersey filed a libel against 200 cases, each containing 24 bottles, of citrate
of magnesia at Atlantic City, N. J., alleging that the article had been shipped
on or about November 5, 1943, from Brooklyn, N. T., by the National Magnesia
Co.; and charging that it was misbranded. The labeling consisted of the words
"Citrate of Magnesia" blown into the glass of the bottles, and the words "Citrate
of Magnesia U. S. P." on the bottle cap.
The article was alleged to be misbranded (1) in that it failed to bear a label
containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or dis-
tributor and an accurate statement of the quantity of the contents; (2) in that
its labeling failed to bear adequate directions for use; and (3) in that its labeling
failed to warn that the article should not be used when abdominal pain, nausea,
vomiting, or other symptoms of appendicitis were present, and that frequent
or continued use of the preparation might result in dependence on laxatives.
On October 27, 1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and it was ordered that the contents of the bottles be destroyed and
that the empty bottles be released to the consignee from whom the product was
seized.
DRUGS ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF DEVIATION FROM OFFICIAL OR
OWN STANDARDS