f3Q93. Misbranding of V. M. Tablets.   U. S. v. 6 Bottles, etc   (F. D. O. No. 28714.
Sample No. 75432-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 9,1950, District of Colorado.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:   On or about January 2 and 16, 1950, from Chicago, HI.
PRODUCT :   6   200-tablet bottles, 20   100-tablet bottles, and 46   25-tablet bottles
of V. M. Tablets at Denver, Colo., in possession of Leed's Health House.
LABEL, IN PART : (Bottle) "V. M. * * * Also known as VegeMucene Okra
Concentrated by dehydration."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statement "Dragless
Relief from Hyper-Acid conditions of Stomach Ulcers Colitis Gas With V.
M. Tablets," appearing on a placard on display with the article in the window
of Leed's Health House, was false and misleading in that the article was not
an adequate and effective treatment for stomach ulcers, colitis, and gas. The
article was misbranded while held for sale after shipment in interstate
commerce.
DISPOSITION :   March 22,1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.