3596. Misbranding of Muscle-Rub.   U. S. v. 33 Bottles, etc.    (F. D. C. No. 31209.
Sample No. 15783-L.)
LIBEL FILED :   On or about June 22,1951, District of Kansas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 2, 1951, by Muscle Rub Distributors,
from Los Angeles, Calif.
PRODUCT: 33 6-ounce bottles and 12 12-ounce bottles of Muscle-Rub at New-
ton, Kahs., together with accompanying leaflets entitled "Muscle-Rub," and
accompanying placards, a window streamer, and.a display sheet, all entitled
"Prove Free."
LABEL, IN PART : "Muscle-Rub Contains Isopropyl Alcohol 75? Ethyl Alcohol
1.8?   Methyl Salicylate, Camphor, Menthol & Fid. Witch Hazel."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
bottle label and on the accompanying leaflets, placards, window streamer, and
display sheet were false and misleading. The statements and designs rep-
resented and suggested that the article was an adequate and effective treatment
for arthritis, rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, neuritis, lumbago, swollen,
aching joints, soreness of muscles, sprains, and bruises. The article was not
n adequate and effective treatment for such conditions.
sposrnoN:    September 6, 1951.   Default decree of condemnation  and  de-
struction.