3375. Adulteration and misbranding of prophylactics. U. S. v. 7 Gross * * * (F. D. C. No. 30067. Sample Nos. 32060-L, 32062-L.) LIBEL FILED : February 27,1951, Eastern District of Arkansas. ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about October 5, 1950, and January 24, 1951, by the- Dean & Adelsperger Co., from Kansas City, Mo. PRODUCT : 7 gross of prophylactics at Little Bock, Ark. Examination of samples- showed that 2.6 percent were defective in that they contained holes. LABEL, IN PART : "Genuine Sekurity Mfd. by Dean Rubber Mfg. Co. N. Kansas City, Mo." NATURE OF CHARGE : Adulteration, Section 501 (c), the quality of the article fell below that which it purported or was represented to possess. Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statements "Sekurity Prophylactics * * * Scientifically tested for your protection * * * an aid in pre- venting venereal diseases" were false and misleading as applied to an article containing holes. DISPOSITION : March 27,1951. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. DRUGS AND DEVICES ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF FALSE AND MISLEADING CLAIMS DRUGS FOR HUMAN USE*