2644. Misbranding of Therm Massage Infra Red Heat Applicator.   U. S. v. 141
Cartons, etc.   (F.D.C No. 26072.   Sample No. 12199-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   November 17, 1948, Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 11, 1948, by Sibert & Co., Inc., from
Newark, N. J.
PBODTJCT : 141 cartons, each containing 1 Therm Massage Infra Red Heat Appli-
cator at Philadelphia, Pa., together with 19 display posters entitled "Therm
Massage." Examination showed that the device consisted of two pieces of
molded bakelite, one serving as a handle and the other containing an elec-
trically heated coil.
NATUBE or CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statement in the display
posters "Use for colds, stiff neck * * * rheumatic pains, pains in back"
was false and misleading since the device was not effective in the treatment
of such conditions.
DISPOSITION : December 13,1948. Sibert & Co., Inc., claimant, having consented
to the entry of a decree, judgment of condemnation was entered and the
product was ordered released under bond for relabeling, under the supervision
of the Federal Security Agency.