2145. Misbranding of Koran.    IT. S. v. 156 Bottles    *    *    *.    (P. D. C. No. 22287.
Sample No. 41130-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 17,1947, Southern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 2, 1945, and January 2, 1947, by
the I. D. Russell Laboratories, from Kansas City, Mo.
PRODUCT: 24 8-fluid-ounee bottles, 107 16-fluid-ounce bottles, 12 32-fluid
ounce bottles, and 13 l-gallon bottles of Korum at Carrollton, 111. Analysis
of the product showed that it consisted essentially of water, with small amounts
of sodium chlorate, potassium dichromate, saltpeter, and epsom salt.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Korum for Poultry."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements appearing
in the label were false and misleading since they represented and suggested
that the article would be effective as a mild astringent for chicks, pullets,
layers and breeders, turkeys, and poults, and in the prevention and treatment
" of disease conditions of poultry. The article would not be effective for such
purposes.
DISPOSITION : April 21, 1947. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con-
demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.