3564. Misbranding of sulfathiazole tablets.   U. S. v. Isaac Russikoff (RussikofFs
Drug Store). Plea of nolo contendere. Fine of $500 on count 1. Sen-
tences of 6 months in jail on each of counts 2 and 3; jail sentences
suspended. (F. D. O. No. 30034. Sample Nos. 81267-K, 81270-K,
81272-K.)
INFORMATION FILED : February 19, 1951, Eastern District of Pennsylvania,
against Isaac Russikoff, trading as Russikoff's Drug Store, Philadelphia, Pa.
INTERSTATE SHIPMENT : From the State of New York into the State of Penn-
sylvania, of quantities of sulfathiazole tablets.
ALLEGED VIOLATION : On or about June 23, 26, and 29, 1950, while the drug was
being held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce, the defendant
caused various quantities of the drug to be repacked and sold without a pre-
scription, which acts of the defendant resulted in the repackaged drug being
misbranded.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (b) (2), the repackaged tablets
failed to bear a label containing an accurate statement of the quantity of the
contents; Section 502 (e)  (1), the repackaged tablets failed to bear a label
Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the repackaged drug failed to bear adequate
directions for use of the drug.
DISPOSITION : July 12, 1951. A plea of nolo contendere having been entered
the court imposed a fine of $500 on count 1 and sentences of 6 months in jail
on each of counts 2 and 3.   The jail sentences were suspended.