1727. Misbranding of Pa-Po-Ya. V. S. v. 109 Bottles of Pa-Po-Ta. Default de-
cree of condemnation. Product ordered delivered for the use of St*
Elizabeth's Hospital.     (F. D. C. No. 18017.    Sample No. 2940-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   October 18,1945, District of Columbia.
PRODUCT: 57 1-pint bottles, 44 1-quart bottles, and 8 1-gallon bottles of
Pa-Po-Ya, held for sale in the District of Columbia in the possession of the
Citrus Juice Co., Washington, D. C. Examination showed that the product wa-
a syrup with a burning taste, and that it possessed no protein digestive
properties.
LABEL, IN PAST: "Pa-Po-Ya * * * A concentrate syrup (Tropical Labora-
tory Process) made from the Tropical Melon, Papaya, including skin, pulp
and seed; sugars, inverted with fruit acid-added, honey, fruit and vegetable
flavors * * * The Tropical Tree-Melon Papaya. So rich in Natural Vita-
mins A-B-C-G and ten minerals plus a natural aid to digestion (Pa-pain)."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
label were false and misleading since they represented and suggested that
the
article would be effective for aiding digestion, giving health, curing, and
vitalizing; that it would be effective in treating stomach disorders, sore throat,
and eczema; that it would be effective in combating acidosis; that it would
be effective for indigestion, gastric disorders, disorders of children, and many-
other ailments; that it possessed the power of digesting protein; and that
it would aid in avoiding "morning after disaster." The article would not
be effective for such purposes.
It was also alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law appli-
cable to foods, as reported in notices of judgment on foods.
DISPOSITION: January 28, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered delivered to a Gov-
ernment institution in the District of Columbia.