14340. Misbrandingof Mecca compound. IT. S. v. 4 Dozen, et al., Package! of Mecca Compound. Default decrees of condemnation, for- feiture, and destruction. (F. & D. Nos. 20863, 20S64, 20865, 20866. I. S. Nos. 2196-x, 2197-x, 2198-x, 2199-x. S. Nos. C-4968, C-4969, C-4970, C-1971.) On February 20, 1926, the United States attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the Dis- trict Court of the United States for said district libels and on March 26, 1926, amended libels praying seizure and condemnation of 18 dozen two-ounce pack- ages. 91/" dozen six-ounce packages, 1 11/12 dozen thirteen-ounce packages, and 2 ' dozen "three-ounce packages of Mecca compound, at Cincinnati, Ohio, alleging that the article had been shipped by the Foster-Dack Co., from Chicago, Ill., between the dates of February 23 and November 16, 1925, and transported from the State of Illinois into the State of Ohio, and charging misbranding in viola- tion of the food and drugs act as amended. The article was labeled in part: (Box label) "Healing * * * for all kinds of Sores and inflammation giving quick relief and aiding nature to make speedy cures * * * for * * * Barber's Itch, Eczema, Erysipelas, Hives, Salt Rheum * * * Blood Poison, Boils, Diphtheritic Sore Throat, Pneumonia and all kinds of inflammation," (carton) "Healing," (circular) "Directions for Using Mecca Compound * * * For Burned and Scalded surfaces, apply the Mecca * * * the immediate result will be, cessation of pain and inflammation and no further blistering. Minor burns heal quickly and serious burns heal in a few weeks, free from scars and blemishes. No scars from burns ever appear where Mecca is properly used. For Frosted or Frozen parts apply the sam- as to a burned surface, applying, when possible, before the fruit is withdrawn, for if so applied restoration will follow immediately. * * * for all kinds of hurts. Its use prevents soreness and inflammation and hastens a cure. In serious cases such as * * * Felons, Boils and Carbuncles apply by poultic- ing * * * Nothing equals Mecca for relieving Pain and for removing sore- ness. Any sore, recent or of long standing, may be cured by its use, prae- tically applied. For Erysipelas, Gangrene, Scarlet Fever, Chicken Pox, Small Pox and All Eruptive Diseases. For Erysipelas and Gangrene, poultice freely all the parts affected and if the case be severe let the poultice be applied fully half inch thick, but if mild, less will do. For Scarlet Fever, apply to all th- eruptive parts by rubbing, and poultice the throat freely until relieved from soreness. For Chicken Pox, apply the Compound freely to all the irritated parts, with moderate rubbing. In Small Pox apply, both by rubbing and poul- ticing. Rub the patient with the Compound where there are aches and pains, and poultice freely where there is much soreness. It prevents all Itching, and Pitting, reduces the fever, strengthens the patient, and hastens recovery. For Sore Throat, Lung Trouble, Inflammation of the Bowels, Appendicitis, and Rheumatism, For Sore Throat apply * * * thickly over the fruit of the throat * * * For Lung Trouble, Pneumonia, soreness of the chest and lungs, apply * * * by poultice * * * if the case be severe * * * if mild apply once or twice a day by rubbing * * * For Inflammation of the bowels, and Appendicitis, spread a thick poultice * * * apply over the seat of pain. It is best to keep the poultice on for some time after relief is obtained. For Rheumatism and sundry pains, apply by rubbing, if severe, by poulticing. Its continued use, even in most stubborn cases, will result in a cure," (testi- monials) "I * * * have seen many men badly burned * * * nothing I ever saw or heard of compares with the wonderful work of Mecca Compound, so quickly and so fully does it relieve the sufferer from all pain and so quickly does nature restore under its use. * * * X-Ray Burn Cured. I suffered many months from an X-Ray burn * * * It developed into a running sore, which the doctors were unable to heal * * * Mecca Compound * * * relieved the pain and soreness and made a complete cure. * * * when burned with the electric current. In no instance have we found it to fail in giving immediate relief," (circular) ""Mecca Compound Ointment. If every home * * * would keep * * * Mecca Compound ready for immediate application in * * * Severe Burns and Scalds, bad Bruises, Blood Poison, Fevers and all kinds of inflammation, many lives would be saved and a vast amount of suffering avoided. Applied * * * to a burned or scalded sur- face, pain ceases, blistering is prevented and inflammation is held in check while nature soon restores. We firmly believe, if a burned or scalded patient lives two days under common treatment and then expires, that had Mecca Com- pound been immediately applied, in nearly every case, life would have been saved. We advise the head of every family to at once provide for its safety ffftfpplement 21T * * * has saved lives and much suffering * * * A wise man "will pro- vide in time. Insure Protection for your Family by providing means of escape should a severe accident occur, such as is of daily occurrence. The clippings be- low * * * illustrate constant danger and the need of immediate efficient aid. We firmly believe had Mecca Compound been immediately applied in suf- ficient quantity all of those, here mentioned, would have been saved. Note well the case of Mr. Mead of Council Bluffs, Iowa, how prompt application saved his life. Duty neglected brings remorse but can not restore life. A Mr. Mead of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was terribly burned by an explosion of gasoline. In less than ten minutes one third of his body had blistered while the whole body, except the head and feet, seemed ready to break forth * * * had a good supply of Mecca Compound * * * covering him half an inch thick. * * * in five weeks he was back to his shop, without a scar or blemish. In this case 30 minutes' delay meant death in a few hours. * * * Clippings from The Chicago Daily Tribune * * * died * * * of scalds * * * died * * * of burns." Analysis by the Bureau of Chemistry of this department of a sample of the article showed that it consisted essentially of a mixture of fat, petrolatum, zinc oxide (1.2 per cent), and a trace of phenol. Misbranding of the article was alleged in the libels for the reason that the labels on the box and carton and in the accompanying circulars contained state- ments as above set forth, regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said article, which were false and fraudulent, since the said article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed. f ZI On May 14, 1926, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgments of condemnation and forfeiture were entered, and it was ordered bythecourt that, the product be destroyed by the United States marshal. W. M. JABDINE, Secretary of Agriculture.