3092. Misbranding of Adlerika.   U. S. v. 13% Dozen Bottles   *   *   *.    (F. D. O.
No. 29024.   Sample No. 64194-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   March 24, 1950, Northern District of Iowa.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about June 17 and November 10,1949, by the Adlerika
Co., from St. Paul, Minn.
PRODUCT :   13? dozen bottles of Adlerika at Dubuque, Iowa.
LABEL, IN PABT :   "Adlerika   *   *   *   combines the laxative properties of Mag-
nesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt U. S. P.) Cascara and Licorice with   *   *   *
Fennel, Anise, Sassafras and Ginger   *   *   *   Carbonate of magnesia, Oil of
Cinnamon, Methyl Salicylate and Glycerin."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
bottle label and in accompanying labeling consisting of a leaflet, circular, and
display carton were false and misleading since they represented and suggested
that the article would be effective to tone up the alimentary canal; that it would
be effective in promoting a better sense of well being, toning up and condition-
ing the nutrition zone, promoting the assimilation of food, calming the stomach
and intestines, and in treating headache, ulcers, inability to sleep, bad breath,
rherimatism, backache, sore muscles, lumbago, arthritis, stomach ache, and
tfesity; and that it wo'uld be effective to promote relaxation. The article was
lot effective for such purposes.
DISPOSITION :   April 25, 1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.