6693. Torulose tablets and powder, and JerOtene capsules.    (F.D.C. No. 46053.
S. Nos. 20-366/8 R.)
QUANTITY: 2 drums containing 59,000 tablets, 50 250-tablet btls., 14 
500-tablet btls., and 1 1,000-tablet btl. of Torulose tablets; 46 1-lb. cans 
of Torulose powder; and 1 box containing 10,000 capsules of JerOtene, at 
Kalamazoo, Mich., in possession of Torrance Co.
SHIPPED : Torulose tablets, 7-3-61, from Chicago, Ill.; Torulose powder, 
6-21-61, from Rhinelander, Wis.; and JerOtene capsules, 6-22-61, from South 
Whitley, Ind.
LABEL IN PART: (Drum) "Private Formula No. P-29.241 * * * Prepared for 
The Torrance Company. * * * Code #60824 F * * * Each tablet contains: 
Torula Yeast 7% gr."; (btl.) "Torulose The King of Food Yeasts with 
the pleasing nut like flavor grown on the 'Sweet of the Spruce' Dosage: * * * 
Manufactured for Jerico Laboratories Kalamazoo, Michigan 8338"; (can) 
"Instant Yeast . . . With a Nut Like Flavor . . . Torulose * * * King of 
Food Yeasts * * * Manufactured for Jerico Laboratories, Kalamazoo, 
Michigan * * * Each Tablespoonful (8 grams) Contains: * * * Compared 
with a typical Brewer's Yeast * * * 60824"; (btl.) "JerOtene * * * Com- 
pletely Organic 5000 U.S.P. Vitamin A Units of Carotene. 10 Intl. Units 
Vitamin E Dosage * * * Jerico Laboratories Kalamazoo, Michigan Des- 
ignated for special dietary food purposes * * * Control No. 94173 Code No. 
100."
ACCOMPANYING LABELING : Leaflets entitled "For Radiant Health Use Toru- 
lose" and "JerOtene Organic Carotene A Capsules"; also additional bottle 
labels for Torulose tablets and JerOtene capsules.
RESULTS OP INVESTIGATION: The Torulose tablets and powder in the bottles 
and cans were shipped in bulk and repacked and labeled by the dealer and, 
in the ordinary course of the dealer's business, the JerOtene capsules in the 
box were to be repacked into bottles labeled as described above.
LIBELED :   6-29-61, W. Dist. Mich.; amended libel filed 7-7-61.
CHARGE: Torulose tablets and powder, 502(a)-while held for sale, the label- 
ing contained false and misleading representations that the articles were 
adequate and effective to promote radiant health and to promote the develop- 
ment of champions.
JerOtene capsules, 502(a)-while held for sale, the labeling contained 
false and misleading representations that the article was adequate and 
effective to promote growth, appetite and digestion; maintain a healthy 
appearance of hair and fingernails; maintain healthy balance of epithelial 
and nerve tissues; and to prevent infection of the respiratory system.
The libel alleged also that the Torulose tablets and powder and another 
article were misbranded under the provisions of the law applicable to foods, 
as reported in notices of judgment on foods.
DISPOSITION : 7-11-61. Consent-claimed by the dealer and released under 
bond for relabeling.