8"?>i2. Adulteration anil misbranding of Snluliriu. V. S. * * * v. 12 Dosceii? Bottles of Salubrin. ? Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture,? and destruction. (K. & T). No. 10310. I. S. Xo. i:52S4-r. S. No. E-1422.) On May 20. 1919, the United States attorney for the Western District of New? York, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, tiled in the District'? Court of the United States for said district a libel for the seizure and condem?? nation of 12 dozen bottles of a product, labeled in part " Salubrin * * *? contains i liter net ethyl acetate 22.00? ethyl alcohol 48.00? ethyl aldehyde? 0.0"? * * * American Branch: The Salubrin Laboratory Grand Crossing,? Chicago, 111.," remaining unsold in the original unbroken packages at James?? town, N. Y., alleging that the article had been shipped on April 5, 1919, and? transported from the State of Illinois into the State of New York, and charging? adulteration and misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act, as? amended. Analysis of a sample of the article by the Bureau of Chemistry of this depart?? ment showed that it contained 41.8 per cent by volume of alcohol and lG.o per? cent by volume of ethyl acetate, and consisted essentially of alcohol, ethyl ace?? tate, and water, with a small amount of acetic acid and traces of aldehyde. N. J. S351-S400] SERVICE AND REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS. 239 Adulteration of the article was alleged in the libel for the reason that its? strength and purity fell below the professed standard and quality under which? it was sold. Misbranding of the article was alleged in substance in the libel for the reason? that the label aforesaid bore statements regarding the article and the ingredi?? ents and substances contained therein which were false and misleading with? respect to the amount of ethyl alcohol and ethyl acetate contained in the article,? and for the further reason that the package failed to bear a statement on the? label of the proportion of ethyl alcohol and its derivative, ethyl acetate, con?? tained therein. Misbranding of the article was alleged in substance for the.? further reason that the following statements, (carton) "Directions for use.? Externally * * * for Ringworm, Eczema, Pimples and other Irritated Con?? ditions of the Skin. * * :;: For Dandruff and Falling Hair * * * To? break a fever or to cure a Cold * * * If used in time, it will stop Pneu?? monia. Internally * * * Salubrin * * * has proved very effective in? Diseases of the Throat and Lungs, to break Fevers and to cure Colds, and also? tis an intestinal Antiseptic in Diarrhoea and Dyspepsia. In connection with? proper dieting, it will relieve Rheumatic Aches and Pains, frequently due to? constipation. As a Vaginal Douche in all cases of Vaginal Discharge and as? Enema in cases in Hemorrhoids, Rectal Ulcers and Constipation * * * in all? diseases of the Nose, Throat. Bronchial Tubes and Lungs," (bottle label) " Sa-? hibrin * * ":: will afford the most reliable protection against contagion.? It is the best remedy for external injuries such as wounds * * * even when? blood poisoning has set in. It possesses remarkable curative properties in aches? unci in affections of the respiratory and digestive organs, * * *," (circular)? " General properties * * * Moreover, Salubrin * * * possesses the re?? markable property of penetrating the tissues of the body and in many cases? rendering harmless toxins and other poisonous substances produced by abnormal? physiological conditions * * * a remedy of remarkably high value in cases? of fatigue and overexertion; for the care of the skin, hair, and teeth, for curing? aches, burns, scalds, * . * * wounds and sores of all kinds * * * Sa?? lubrin has further proved to be of particular importance in the treatment of? many dangerous diseases, such as blood poisoning, coughs, stomach troubles,? and tubercular ulcers, and medical, science has thru its discovery obtained a? new and powerful means of combating disease * * ' * Directions for use *?* * Bacteria * * * They secrete poisonous toxins causing many de?? structive diseases. Some are the cause of pus in wounds, others produce lock? jaw, cholera, consumption, typhoid fever, etc. * * * But Salubrin has the? property of neutralizing toxins and if this remedy is applied after an injury? or after exposure to cold, fatigue, etc., all danger may be removed. The treat?? ment should be continued until natural vigor is restored * * * Blood? Poisoning * * * Boils and Pimples * * * Catarrhs, Colds, Cough, Con?? sumption, Pneumonia * * . * Asthma * * * The above modes of treat?? ment are effective not only for preventing consumption but even for checking? the ravages of tubercle bacteria * .* * Chills, Fever, La Grippe * * *? diphtheritic croup, diphtheria * * * In cases of running ear (chronic puru?? lent otitis media) no remedy equals Salubrin for quick action and permanent? cure * '.* * Erysipelas * * * Numerous cases of chronically recurring? Erysipelas of the face have been cured by this method * * * Overstrained? and inflamed eyes are much benefited by treatment with Salubrin * * .*? Glands, swollen * * * Barbers' itch of the most stubborn character will be? cured by the continued use of Salubrin * * * Headache and Rheumatism *?* * Herpes * * * Itch (Scabies) * * * Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, 240 BUPiEAU OF CHEMISTRY. [Supplement 98, Prickly Heat * * * Ringworm * * * Shingles * * * Skin Diseases *?* * Eczema, Milk-Blotch, Pimples (acne), psoriasis, rush, salt rheum, tet?? ter * * * Stomach Troubles, Hemorrhoids, Constipation, Diarrhea * * *? Thrush * * * Varicose Veins * * * Women's Troubles (A) For pain?? ful menstruation * * * falling of the womb (C) for neuralgia pains in? vagina, or womb * * * Falling of the hair often follows upon confinement? but is easily cured by treatment with Salubrin," were false and fraudulent in? that the product contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable? of producing the curative and therapeutic effects claimed for it on the carton? and bottle label and in the accompanying circular, as quoted above. On November 5, 1019, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment? of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court? that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal. E. D. BALL, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.