4541. Alpha-estradiol tablets. (F. D. C. No. 33749. S. No. 23-101 L.) INFORMATION FILED: 1-21-53, S. Dist. N. Y., against Cedardale Drug Co., Inc., New York, N. Y., and Sol Lederman, president and treasurer. SHIPPED : 4 4 50, from New York to New Jersey. CHARGE: 502 (b) (1) and (2)—the tablets failed to bear a label when shipped containing the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and an accurate statement of the quantity of contents; 502 (e) (2)—the tablets failed to bear a label containing the common or usual name of each active ingredient; and, 502 (f) (1)—the labeling of the tablets failed to bear adequate directions for use. PLEA : Not guilty. DISPOSITION : On 8-16-54, the case came on for trial before the court without a jury, and at the conclusion of the trial the court rendered a verdict of guilty. On 9-21-54, the court fined each defendant $1,000.