2303. Adulteration and misbranding of Firmo cream.   U. S. v. 12 Dozen Jars, etc
(F. D. C. No. 23401." Sample No. 90367-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   August 6,1947, District of Columbia.
PRODUCT : 12 dozen 2-ounce jars and 30 dozen 4-ounce jars of Firmo cream, to-
gether with a number of circulars. The product and circulars were in inter-
state commerce in the District of Columbia, in the possession of, and held
for sale by, Maynard H. Smith, Washington, D. C. Examination showed
that the product contained estradiol.
LABEL, IN PAR?: "Firmo Contains 7500 I. TJ. of Natural Estrogenic Hormones
Per Oz. of Cream Directions Each night thoroughly cleanse the skin, then
gently massage a generous amount of the cream into the tissue * * * Con-
tinental Sales Co.   Wash., D. C."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 501 (d), an article containing estra-
diol had been substituted for an article containing natural estrogenic hormones.
Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements in the labeling which repre-"
sented and suggested that the article was an aphrodisiac, were false and mis-
leading, since the article was not an aphrodisiac; Section 502 (f) (1), the
labeling of the article failed to bear adequate directions for use; and, Sec-
or with the frequency or duration prescribed, recommended, or suggested in
the labeling.
DISPOSITION :   April 9, 1948.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
DRUG REQUIRING CERTIFICATE OR RELEASE, FOR WHICH NONE HAD
BEEN ISSUED