7555. Misbranding of Musser's Capsules. U. S. * * * v. 32 Pacltag'es 
of * * * Musser's Capsules. Default decree of condemnation, 
ferieitwre, and destruction. (P. & D. No. 11499. I. S. No. 17319-r. S. 
No.   E-1833.)
On October 30, 1919, the United States attorney for the District of Maryland, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of \Agriculture, filed in the District 
Court of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and con- 
demnation of 32 packages of Musser's Capsules, consigned on or about Septem- 
ber 19, 1919, remaining unsold in the original unbroken packages at Balti- 
more, Md., alleging that the article had been shipped by the Musser-Reeso 
Chemical Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and transported from the State of Pennsylvania 
into the State of Maryland, and charging misbranding in violation of the Food 
and Drugs Act, as amended. The article was labeled in part: (Carton) 
?* * * DT Musser's Capsules * * * All Inflammations of Kidneys and 
Bladder Quickly Relieved. * * * if directions are followed, will effect a 
permanent relief in every case;" (circular) "* * * Be persistent with 
treatment for at least two weeks following improvement. It is advisable to 
continue taking Dr. Musser's treatment for that length of time to insure per- 
manent relief. * * * While we know that Dr. Musser's Capsules are pos- 
sibly the best known remedy and are as prompt in their effect as possible for 
safety, yet we do not claim that one or two boxes are always sufficient. A 
great mistake often made is to stop the treatment too soon. This leaves the 
organs tender and possibly some condition which further treatment would 
remove and prevent return which is more severe and stubborn to cure than the 
original condition. It is often quite necessary to continue the treatment for two 
weeks after all trouble seems to be removed. We cannot impress too strongly 
the good effect of combining the use of Dr.* Musser's Injection 500 with the 
capsules. This is thoroughly an antiseptic and healing agent which expedites 
the cure and creates an antiseptic condition much desired. Do not use with- 
out capsules. If only one is used be sure to use capsules but the combined 
treatment is time, money and inconvenience saved    *    *    *."
Analysis of a sample of the article made in the Bureau of Chemistry of this 
department showed that it consisted essentially of copaiba balsam and oil of 
santal, with indications of oils of cubebs and mace.
Misbranding of the article was alleged for the reason that the foregoing 
statements, appearing on the carton and in the circular, regarding the curative 
and therapeutic effects thereof, were false and fraudulent in that the article 
contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the 
effects claimed for it.
On December 8, 1919, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the 
court that the product be destroyed by the United States m'arshal.
E. D. BALL, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.