2804. Misbranding of Vola Oil.   U. S. v. 11 Bottles, etc.   (F. D. C. No. 27192.
Sample No. 13465-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   May 9,1949, District of Delaware.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about March 14, 1949, by David H. Blanck & Co.,
from Philadelphia, Pa.
PRODUCT : 11 3-ounce bottles of Vola Oil at Wilmington, Del., together with a
number of streamers entitled "Vola Oil." Examination showed that the prod-
uct consisted essentially of mineral oil, pine tar oil, and perfume.
LABEL, IN PART: (Bottle) "Vola Oil Hair and Scalp Lubricator * * *
Vola Laboratories   Philadelphia 30, Pa."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the pictures on the streamer
of a woman before and after using the product, one with thin hair and the
other with a thick growth of hair, were false and misleading since the pictures
represented and suggested that the article was effective to promote the growth
of hair, whereas the article was not effective for such purposes.
DISPOSITION :   June 6, 1949.     Default decree of condemnation and destruction.