3278. Misbranding of Hett's Serum.   U. S. v. 1 Vial, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 29720.
Sample No. 32376-K.)
LIBEL FILED:    September 12, 1950, Northern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : During the month of July, 1950, by Dr. M. O. Moore, from
Windsor, Canada.
PRODUCT :   1 vial containing 10 cc. of Hett's Serum at Los Gatos, Calif., together -
with a number of booklets entitled "The Hett Cancer Treatment and Research
Foundation."
Examination of the product indicated that it was a dilute solution of nitrog-
enous material from animal tissue.
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : A copy of the booklet was originally obtained by
Dr. M. O. Moore from an individual in Los Angeles, Calif. Dr. Moore had the
booklet reprinted and kept the booklet on hand to give to his patients.
LABEL, IN PART :    "Hett's Serum."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
accompanying booklet were false and misleading since they represented and
suggested that the article was effective in the treatment of cancer, whereas
the article was not effective for such purpose; and, Section 502 (b) (1), the
article failed to bear a label containing the name and place of business of the
manufacturer, packer, or distributor.
The article was misbranded while held for sale after shipment in interstate
commerce.
DISPOSITION: September 26, 1950. Default decree of condemnation and
destruction.