1692. Misbranding of Stop-Bloat Chemicals.    TJ. S. v. 29 Packages of Stop-Bloat
Chemicals (and 3 other seizure actions against Stop-Bloat Chemicals).
Default decrees of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. Nos. 16111,
16339, 16632, 16633.    Sample Nos. 26586-H to 26588-H, Incl., 33143-H.)
LIBELS FILED : Between May 9 and June 22,1945, Districts of Kansas, Montana,
and Idaho.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of November 13, 1944, and
May 22,1945, by the Hy-Life Mineral Co., from Denver, Colo.
PRODUCT : Stop-Bloat Chemicals, 29 packages at Atwood, Kans., 23 packages at
Dillon, Mont., 22 cartons at Twin Falls, Idaho, and 23 cartons at Caldwell,
Idaho.
Examination showed that the product consisted essentially of ammonium
chloride, potassium chlorate, calcium carbonate, sodium sulfate, iron oxide,
and a small amount of anise, sand, and plant material, including tobacco.
LABEL, IN PABT : "Blake's Stop-Bloat Chemicals."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements and design
on the label of the carton and in an accompanying circular were false and mis-
leading since they represented and suggested that the article, when used as
directed, would be effective in the prevention of bloating of livestock. The
article, when used as directed, would not be effective for such purpose.
DISPOSITION: Between June 23 and September 5, 1945. No claimant having
appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was
ordered destroyed.