2689. Misbranding of Yeastex.   U. S. v. 600 Bags    *    *   *.    (F. D. C No. 26377.
Sample Nos. 29721-K, 29722-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   January 4, 1949, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about November 12, 1948, by the Yeastex Co., from
Monticello, Iowa.
PRODUCT :   600   100-pound bags of Yeastex at Denver, Colo.   Examination showed
that the product was an animal feed mixture consisting essentially of moisture,
ash, fat, protein, and crude fiber.
LABEL, IN PART: (Bags) "Teastex * * * A High fermentative live-cell
yeast culture"; (tag) "Yeastex-G" or "Yeastex."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
labeling of the article were false and misleading since they suggested and
implied that the article would be effective in the prevention and treatment
of intestinal, digestive, and other diseases of poultry, hogs, cattle, and dogs,
whereas the article would not be effective for such purposes.
A portion of the article was alleged also to be misbranded under the pro-
visions of the law applicable to foods, as reported in notices of judgment on
foods.
DISPOSITION : February 25, 1949. The Yeastex Co., 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.