2783. Misbranding of Nef-Tex Tablets.   U. S. v. 28 Cartons   *   *   *.   (F. D. C.
No. 27156.   Sample No. 13116-K.)
LIBEL FILED :    April 26, 1949, District of Delaware.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about November 18,1948, by the Drexel Laboratories,
from Drexel Hill, Pa.
PRODUCT :    28 cartons each containing a leaflet entitled "Nef-Tex Tablets" and a
48-tablet bottle of Nef-Tex Tablets at Wilmington, Del.   Analysis showed that
the product consisted essentially of oxyquinoline sulfate (1 grain per tablet),
saccharin, methyl salicylate, and oil of peppermint.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the following statements in
the labeling of the article were false and misleading since the article when
used as directed was not effective to inhibit bacteria, arrest fermentation, and
to remove the cause of intestinal and urinary irritations, and, further, it was
not effective in the treatment of grippe and common colds: (Bottle label)
<(* ? * They inhibit bacteria, arrest fermentation, removing cause of intes-
tinal and urinary irritations" and (leaflet entitled "Nef-Tex Tablets") "* * *
Nef-Tex Tablets Recommended for Grippe and Common Cold Health authori-
ties agree that a germ or virus is responsible for the common run of colds and
that all of us should guard against them. If you are subject to colds or have
trouble getting rid of a cold try Nef-Tex Tablets   *   *   *."
DI/MPOSITION :   June 15, 1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.