1383. Misbranding of Dr. Stover's Golden Oil.    U. S. v. 67 Bottles of Dr. Stover's
Golden Oil.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F. D. C.
No. 12503.   Sample No. 28868-F.)
On or about June 19, 1944, the United States attorney for the Southern
District of Florida filed a libel against 67 bottles, each containing 6 fluid ounces,
of the above-named product at Orlando, Fla., alleging that the article had been
shipped on or about April 3 and May 6, 1944, by the Planet Products Co., from
Detroit, Mich.
Analysis of a sample disclosed that the article consisted essentially of
mineral oil, small amounts of camphor, oil of mustard, oil of eucalyptus, and
oil of thyme.
The article was alleged to be misbranded because of false and misleading
statements on its label and in an accompanying circular regarding its efficacy
in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism, neuritis, chest colds, sore throat,
croup, crippled bodies, legs, and arms, twisted hands and fingers, shortened
muscles, swollen joints, and tense and tired nerves.
On August 17, 1944, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condem-
nation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.