2122. Misbranding of Miracle Milk Bath, Miracle Bath, Miracle Cream, and Mir- acle-Aid Lotion. U. S. v. 54 Bags, etc. (and 1 other seizure action). (F. D. C. Nos. 19700, 21194. Sample Nos. 51572-H, 56441-H to 56444-H, incl.) LIBELS FILED : On or about April 26 and October 16, 1946, Western District of Missouri and District of Minnesota. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: Between the approximate dates of March 5 and 15, and on or about September 17, 1946, by the Marval Laboratories, Inc., from Chicago, III. PRODUCT : 54 6-pound bags of Miracle Milk Bath, 11 6-pound bags of Miracle Bath, 15 1-pound jars of Miracle Cream, and 62 6-fluid-ounce bottles of Miracle- Aid Lotion at Kansas City, Mo., and 22 1-pound jars of Miracle Cream at Minne- apolis, Minn. Examination showed that the Miracle Milk Bath consisted essen- tially of epsom salt and skim milk powder; that the Miracle Bath consisted essentially of epsom salt, sulfur, and soap; that the Miracle Cream consisted essentially of epsom salt, sodium sulfate, water, fatty acids, and methyl sali- cylate; and that the Miracle-Aid Lotion consisted essentially of water, with small proportions of soapy material, gum, and perfume. NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), (Miracle Milk Bath and Miracle Cream) the label statement "An Aid for Reducing" was false and mis- leading since the articles would not be effective to bring about a reduction in weight; {Miracle Bath) the label statements "A Reducing Aid for Home Use * * * Aid for Rheumatism and Arthritis" were false and misleading since the article would not be effective in reducing and in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis; and (Miracle-Aid Lotion) the label statements "For Superficial Wrinkles * * * Applied by Patting with Fingertips, on Wrinkles" were false and misleading since the article would not be effective in the removal of wrinkles. DISPOSITION : August 15,1946, and March 6,1947. No claimant having appeared, judgments were entered ordering that the products be destroyed.