4948. Colusa tablets, Colusa liquid, and Colusa ointment.    (F. D. C. No. 38200.
S. Nos. 6-676/9 M.)
QUANTITY : 8 200-tablet btls. and 9 100-tablet btls. of Colusa tablets; 25 2-oz.
btls. and 16 4-oz. btls. of Colusa liquid; and 9 3-oz. jars of Colusa ointment,
at Dayton, Ohio.
SHIPPED: Between 1-31-55 and 6-15-55, from Los Angeles, Calif., by J & J
Remedy Co.
LABEL IN PART: (Btl.) "Colusa Vitamin A Fortified Tablets (For Internal
Use) As a dietary supplement. Containing Vitamin A Concentrate from fish
liver oils, with a solidified petroleum base. Contains Phosphorus and Calcium.
Each tablet contains 5000 U. S. P. Units of Vitamin A, which is 125? of the
minimum daily adult requirement," and "Colusa A preparation for the relief
of simple skin irritations, or where itching of the skin is caused by crustations,
chapping and cracking. Also for use on dressings for minor cuts, abrasions
and burns. Active-Ingredients Salicylic Acid, Methyl Salicylate and ?-
Carbolic Acid (Phenol) in an Unrefined Petroleum oil base"; (jar) "Colusa
Ointment A preparation for the relief of simple skin irritations, also for
cuts, abrasions and burns. Also for relief of pain and itching due to Piles
and Hemorrhoids * * * Active Ingredients * * * Zinc oxide, Benzocain,
Menthol, Camphor, Lanolin, Yellow Bees Wax, Salicylic acide, y2? Phenol
(carbolic acid) in an unrefined Petroleum oil base."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING: Placards designated "Skin Sufferers Quick Relief
Get Fast Acting Colusa Today!"; leaflets entitled "Colusa What It Is And
How To Use It"; pamphlets entitled "Colusa Products"; and proof sheets
entitled "Skin Sufferers Quick Palliative Relief * * * With Fast Acting
Colusa * * * Look at this Hand I" and "Skin Sufferers Quick Relief [or "Quick
Palliative Relief"] * * * Keep Your Eyes On Results."
LIBELED :   6-29-55, S. Dist. Ohio.
CHARGE: 502 (a)-the labeling accompanying the article, when shipped, con-
tained false and misleading representations that the article was an adequate
and effective treatment for eczema, psoriasis, scabies, skin rashes, and skin
troubles of all kinds.
DISPOSITION :    8-15-55.   Default-destruction.