2345. Misbranding of Ton-Ray Health Lamps.   U. S. v. 10 Ton-Ray Health Lamps,
etc.   (F. D. C. Ne. 23712.   Sample No. 73531-H.)
LIBEL FLTJED :    September 18, 1947, Northern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about February 25, 1947, by the Touraine Co., from
Trenton, N. J.
PRODUCT: 10 Tou-Ray Health Lamps at Akron, Ohio, together with 130 circulars
entitled "Tou-Ray Health Lamp and what it means to you." Examination
showed that the devices were floor-type lamps equipped with both the ordinary
incandescent bulbs and a source of ultraviolet light.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
circulars were false and misleading, since they represented and suggested that
the lamps would be effective to give health, sterilize the air, prevent airborne
infections, and clear skin lesions, whereas the lamps would not be effective
for such purposes.
DISPOSITION :   January 8,1948.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.
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