2515. Adulteration and misbranding of Viblex.    U. S. v. Ray F. McMullin (Endo
crine Products Laboratory), and Walter E. Sterz. Pleas of nolo con-
tendere. Fines, $51 against Ray F. McMullin and $2 against Walter E.
Sterz.   (F. D. C. No. 24283.   Sample No. 36468-K.)
INFORMATION FILED : September 3,1948, Southern District of California, against
Bay F. McMullin, trading as Endocrine Products Laboratory, Los Angeles,
Calif., and Walter E. Sterz, a pharmacist for the laboratory.
AT,T.,KGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 23,1948, from the State of California
into the State of Washington.
NATURE OF CHARGE; Adulteration, Section 501 (c), the strength of the article
differed from that which it was represented to possess, since each cubic centi-
meter of the article was represented to contain 2 milligrams of riboflavin,
100 milligrams of niacinamide, and 50 milligrams of thiamine hydrochloride,
whereas each cubic centimeter of the article contained less than those amounts
of riboflavin, niacinamide, and thiamine hydrochloride.
Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statements "Each cc. Contains
Riboflavin (B2) ... 2 milligrams * * * Niacinamide ... 100 milligrams
Thiamine Hydrochloride ... 50 milligrams" were false and misleading.
DISPOSITION : November 29,1948. Pleas of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court imposed fines of $51 and $2 against Ray F. McMullin and Walter E.
Sterz, respectively.