1759. Misbranding of Aphrodisiac Tablets.    U. S. v. 10 Bottles of Aphrodisiac
Tablets.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No
16138.    Sample No. 16536-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 23,1945, Northern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 1, 1944, by the S. E. Massengill Co.,
from Bristol, Tenn.-Va.
PRODUCT : 10 bottles of Aphrodisiac Tablets at Chicago, 111. Examination showed
that the product contained nux vomica extract, zinc phosphide, and damiana
extract.
LABEL, IN PAST: (Bottle) "1000 Tablets Aphrodisiac * * * Caution: To
be used only by or on prescription of a physician."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statement "Aphro-
disiac" was false and misleading since it represented and suggested that the
article would be effective as an aphrodisiac, whereas it would not be effective
for that purpose; and, Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the article failed
to bear adequate directions for use.
DISPOSITION: October 22, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.