3396. Misbranding of Dr. Burnett's New Cold Remedy.    U. S. v. 18 Bottles
*    *    *.    (F. D. O. No. 30843.   Sample No. 2759-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   February 16,1951, Middle District of North Carolina.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about January 4,1951, by Dr. Burnett Medicine Co.,
Inc., from Hillsville, Va.
PRODUCT: 18 6-ounce bottles of Dr. Burnett's New Cold Remedy at Mount
Airy, N. C. Examination disclosed that the product consisted essentially of
water, with small proportions of materials extracted from plant products.
LABEL, IN PABT: (Bottle) "Dr. Burnett's New Cold Remedy Made From Bo-
tanical Drugs Contains the Following Sassafras, Pinus (Alba), Ulmus
Fulva, 'Populus.'"
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the label statement "Cold
Remedy * * * recommended for the relief of colds" was false and mis-
leading since the article was not effective for the purpose recommended.
DISPOSITION :   April 13, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.