1978. Adulteration and misbranding of tooth powder.    IT. S. v. 34 Cans of Tooth
Powder.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No.
2O290.    Sample No. 38660-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 21,1946, Eastern District of Wisconsin.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about June 11, 1945, by the International Pyorrhea
Corporation of Illinois, from Chicago, 111.
PRODUCT : 34 cans of tooth powder at Milwaukee, Wis. Examination showed that
the product consisted essentially of salt, sodium bicarbonate, borax, bismuth
trioxide, starch, methyl salicylate, and oil of cloves. Examination showed also
that the article was not germicidal and antiseptic.
LABEL, IN PAST: "Zipco, Prevents Pyorrhea * * * Germicidal and Anti-
septic."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (c), the strength of the article
differed from that which it was represented to possess.
Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statements, "Prevent Pyorrhea
* * * Heals Abrasions of the Gums * * * Hardens Soft Gums and
Stops Bleeding * * * ' Germicidal and Antiseptic * * * If the powder
causes pain or discomfort, it proves that infection is present," were false and
misleading. The product would not be effective to accomplish the results
stated and implied. Further misbranding, Section 502 (b) (2), the product
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the
contents; and, Section 502 (e) (2), it was fabricated from two or more in-
gredients, and its label failed to bear the common or usual name of each
active ingredient.
DISPOSITION : August 7, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con-
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.