2222. Misbranding of Luebert's Iron Tonic Tablets.    U. S. v. A. Gustave Luebert.
Plea of nolo contendere.    Fine, $50.    (F. D. C. No. 23215.    Sample No.
4640-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : August 12,1947, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, against
A. Gustave Luebert, Coatesville, Pa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 23, 1946, from the State of Penn-
sylvania into the State of Delaware.
PRODUCT : Analysis disclosed that each tablet of the product contained approxi-
mately 1 grain of ferrous carbonate with manganese, a phosphide, and a
laxative plant drug.
LABEL, IN PART:    "Luebert's (Nox 'em Brand) Iron Tonic Compound Tablets."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
label of the article and in a circular entitled "Luebert's Remedies," shipped f
?See also Nos. 2202, 2205, 2206, 2211, 2213-2219.
with the article, were false and misleading. These statements represented
and suggested that the article would be effective to restore one's appetite; that
it would assist nutritive functions and promote activity and nutrition of the
nerves and muscles; that it was a general tonic to the digestive tract; that
it would assist in the assimilation of food; that it would furnish rich red blood;
that it was essential to good health, sound nerves, and normal vitality; that
it would build up new vim and vigor in one's body; that it would be efficacious
in the treatment of weak, tired nerves; that it was a valuable digestive and
tonic medicine; that it would give more strength and vigor to the entire system;
that it would be of value to one in a weak and rundown condition; that it
would help one to put himself in better condition; and that it would be valuable
in helping the nervous system. The article would not be effective for such
purposes.
DISPOSITION : October 1, 1947. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court imposed a fine of $50.