1893.- Misbranding of Super Gain Chemical Spray. U. S. v. 73 Jugs, 501 Cans,
and 12 Drums of Chemical Spray, and 22 Circulars. Consent decree of
condemnation.    Product   ordered   released   under   bond.     (F.   D.   C.   No.
14858.    Sample Nos. 87751-F, 87752-F.)
LIBEL FILED :    January 2, 1945, District of Minnesota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: By Maier Chemical Spray, from Valley City, N. Dak. The
product was shipped on or about July 24 and 31, 1944, and the circulars were
shipped on or about July 27, 1944.
PRODUCT: 73 1-gallon jugs, 501 5-gallon cans, and 12 55-gallon drums of
chemical spray at Sauk Centre, Minn., together with 22 circulars entitled "Super
Gain Chemical Spray For Poultry and Livestock."
Examination showed that the product consisted essentially of mineral oil,
with small amounts of carbon tetrachloride, nitrobenzene, and a fatty oil.
NATURE! OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
circulars were false and misleading since they represented and suggested that,
when used as directed, the article would have value in the prevention and
treatment of disease conditions affecting the respiratory tract of poultry and
other animals. 'The article, when used as directed, would not be of value in
such conditions.
DISPOSITION : June 6, 1946. The Farmers Cooperative Elevator Co., Sauk Cen-
tre, Minn., claimant, having consented to the entry of a decree, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered released under bond
for relabeling under the supervision of the Federal Security Agency.