2688. Misbranding of Infra-Red Heat Applicator.    U. S. v. 11 Cartons, etc.
(F. D. C. No. 26361.   Sample No. 29364-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 6, 1949, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about September 2, 1947, by Sibert & Co., from East
Orange, N. J.
PRODUCT : 11 cartons each containing a device known as Infra-Red Heat Appli-
cator at Pueblo, Colo., together with copies of leaflets entitled "The True Beauty
Aid for All "Women" and "How to Use it and Why." This product was a small
electrically heated device made of bakelite. It was intended for the appli-
cation of heat to various parts of the body.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
labeling of the device were false and misleading since the device would not ful-
fill the promises of benefit stated and implied. The statements represented
and suggested that the device would relieve colds, sinus, rheumatic pains,
muscular aches and pains, stiff neck, sore throat, and pains in the back; that it
would improve circulation; that it was the true beauty aid for all women; that
it would relax the tiny muscles of the face, throat, and neck, and thus aid in
preventing the formation of wrinkles; that it would speed the removal and
elimination of accumulated waste products which so often are the cause of
sallow muddy complexions and skin blemishes; that it would preserve youth
and beauty; that it would relieve pain of almost any kind and soothe tortured
aching nerves; that it would speed up the body process of carrying off the
poisons of fatigue and waste matter; that it would invigorate the entire system
and bring fresh food to the nerves and tissues; that it would stimulate one's
system to fight more vigorously the disease germs which find their way into
the body; that it would enable stiff aching muscles to become supple again;
that it would relieve most headaches with startling speed, even nervous head-
aches in the cerebellum or back of the head; that the device would relax the
muscles, relieve the pain, and stimulate the blood circulation into carrying off
the poisons of oxidation; that it would aid nature in its burden of carrying
away the germ laden mucus secretions which congest the sinus process and
unblock those tiny canals; that it would aid in relieving discomfort and con-
gestion ; and that it would be efficacious to relieve sprains, bruises, arthritis,
bursitis, neuritis, and neuralgia.
DISPOSITION : February 24, 1949. Default decree of condemnation and de-
struction.
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