2281. Misbranding of Sulgrly-Minol.   U. S. v. Walter W. Gramer.   Plea of guilty.
Defendant given deferred sentence and placed on probation for 30 days.
(P. D. C. No. 21459.    Sample Nos. 19338-H, 50750-H.)
INFORMATION FILED : March 6, 1947, District of Minnesota, against Walter W.
Gramer, Minneapolis, Minn.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 19 and 24, 1946, from the State of
Minnesota into the States of Iowa and Wisconsin.
PRODUCT : Analysis disclosed that the product consisted essentially of an alkaline
solution of lime and sulfur, together with a small amount of glycerin.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statement "Recom-
mended as an aid for the relief of arthritic and rheumatic pains" was false and
misleading, since the article would not be efficacious as an aid for the relief of
arthritic and rheumatic pains.
DISPOSITION : November 3,1947. A plea of guilty having been entered, the court
disposed of the case by imposition of a deferred sentence and by placing the de-
fendant on probation for 30 days.