3193. Misbranding of Amberin.   U. S. v. Bernard A. Brownlow (The Amberin
Co.). Plea of not guilty. Tried to the court. Verdict of guilty. Sen-
tence of 10 months in a Federal work camp. (F. D. C No. 26737. Sam-
ple Nos 41032-K, 41036-K.)
* See also Nos. 3183, 3187, 3188, 3190-3192.
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INFORMATION FILED :   October 19,1949, Eastern District of Washington, against
Bernard A. Brownlow, trading as the Amberin Co., Walla Walla, Wash.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about December 23,1948, and February 7, 1949, from
the State of Washington into the State of Montana.
LABEL, IN PART:    "Amberin   *    *    *   For Hermorrhoids Active Ingredients
Worm Wood   Menthol   Acetone   Thymol   $10   Manufactured for Amberin
Company   Walla Walla, Washington."
NATUBEI OP CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statement "For
Hemorrhoids" was false and misleading since the article would not be effica-
cious in the cure, mitigation, and treatment of hemorrhoids.
DISPOSITION : July 21, 1950. A plea of not guilty having been entered, the case
came on for trial before the court without a jury. At the conclusion of the
trial, the court found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to serve 10 months
in a Federal work camp.