2126. Misbranding of Medicone Emmenagogne.   XT. S. v. 44 Boxes   *   *   *.    (F. D. C.
No. 20225.    Sample No. 56885-H.)
LIBEL FILED:   June 13, 1946, District of Rhode Island.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 12, 1946, by the Medicone Co., from
New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT: 44 Boxes of Medicone Emmenagogue at Providence, R. I. Analysis
showed that the product consisted essentially of a laxative plant drug such
as aloes, reduced iron, and asafoetida, coated with calcium and magnesium
carbonates.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label designation "Em-
menagogue" was false and "misleading since the article was not an emmena-
gogue.
DISPOSITION : December 4, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.