3319. Misbranding of Security Special Udder Formula.   U. S. v. Jennie Canter *
and George Canter. Pleas of guilty. Fine of $250 against George
Canter; imposition of sentence suspended against Jennie Canter and
this defendant placed on probation for 1 day. (F. D. C. No. 25569.
Sample No. 4804-K.)
INFORMATION FILED: April 26, 1950, Southern District of New York, against
Jennie Canter and George Canter, New York, N. Y.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 9,1948, from the State of New York
into the State of Massachusetts..
LABEL, IN PAST: "Security Special Udder Formula * * * Active Ingredi-
ents : Carbolic Acid 2?-Zinc Oxide-Alum-Ichthammol-Lead Plaster
* * * Manufactured for and Distributed by Security Remedies Co., 144 W.
27th St., New York 1, N. Y."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements in the
labeling of the article, which included a paper poster and a number of
circulars entitled "Save the Udder and You Save the Cow," were false and mis-
leading. The statements represented and suggested that the article was an
antiseptic healing ointment; that it would be efficacious to help keep milk
production at a peak level; that it would be efficacious in the treatment of
swollen udders, red, painful, sore, infected, inflamed, and caked udders, and
bruises, and other udder troubles; that it would be efficacious in the treat- .
ment of mastitis; and that it would be efficacious -to stop pain. The article
was not an antiseptic healing ointment, and it would not be efficacious for the
purposes represented.
DISPOSITION : October 25, 1950. Pleas of guilty having been entered, the court
imposed a fine of $250 against George Canter, suspended the imposition of
sentence against Jennie Canter, and placed her on probation for 1 day.