2924. Misbranding of Gramer's Sulgly-Minol.   U. S. v. 105 Bottles, etc    (F. D. C.
No. 27234.    Sample Nos. 41224-K, 41239-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   June 7,1949, Western District of Washington.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 16, 1949, by Walter W. Gramer, from
Minneapolis, Minn. The circulars were shipped during the month of Novem-
ber 1948, and on' or about March 31, 1949, and bore the titles "Arthritis It's
Grip Broken," "A Light Should Not Be Hidden," and "An Additional Dis-
covery."
PBODTJCT: 105 4-ounce bottles of Gramer's Sulgly-Minol and 200 circulars at
Seattle, Wash. Analysis showed that the product consisted essentially of a
lime and sulfur solution with a small amount of glycerin.
LABEL, IN PAST:   "Gramer's Sulgly-Minol."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statement "For treatment
of muscular pains, apply to soles of feet before retiring," which appeared on
the bottle label, was false and misleading since the product when used as
directed would not be effective in the treatment of muscular pains.
DISPOSITION :   July 29, 1949.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.