1636. Misbranding  of  Sulf Liquid  Sulphur.     V.  S.  v.  999  Cases of  Sulf Liquid
Sulphur. Consent decree of condemnation. Product ordered released
under bond.     (F. D. C. No. 15759.    Sample No. 17506-H.)
LIBEL FILED : On or about May 11, 1945, Northern District of Illinois; amended
libel filed on or about May 16, 1945.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 19, 1945, by the Sulco Products Corp.,
from Detroit, Mich.
PRODUCT: 999 cases, each containing 1 dozen bottles, of Sulf Liquid Sulphur
at Chicago, 111. Examination showed that the product consisted essentially
of calcium sulfide, thiosulfate, and sulfate dissolved in water. This combina-
tion is ordinarily known as "Solution of Sulfurated Lime."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
bottle label, on accompanying display cards entitled "Relax with Sulf Liquid
Sulphur," and in accompanying circulars entitled "Now . . . You Can Take
A Mineral Bath in Your Own Home," were false and misleading since they
represented and suggested that the article was liquid sulfur, or consisted of
free and uncombined sulfur; that it would be effective in the relief of rheuma-
tism, arthritis, gout, sciatica, and skin afflictions; that it would be effective
to stimulate circulation, revitalize the body, insure a deep, refreshing sleep;
and that it would bring into the home the benefits which may be derived from
the course of treatments provided by the sanatoriums conducted at natural
mineral springs. The article was not liquid sulfur; it did not consist of
free and uncombined sulfur; and it was not effective for the purposes stated
and implied.
Further misbranding Section 502 (e) (1), the label failed to bear the com-
mon or usual name of the article, "Solution of Sulfurated Lime."
DISPOSITION : May 18, 1945. The Sulco Products Corp., claimant, having ad-
mitted the allegations of the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and
the product was ordered released under bond for relabeling under the super-
vision of. the Food and Drug Administration.