14490. Misbranding of Mecca compound. IT. S. v. 9 Dozen Packages, et al., 
of Mecca Compound. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, 
and destruction.     (F. & D. No. 20876.    I. S. No. 10484-x.     S. No. W-1663.)
On February 27, 1926, the United States attorney for the Western District 
of Washington, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in 
the District Court of the United States for said district a libel praying seizure 
and condemnation of 9 dozen two-ounce packages, 5 dozen six-ounce pack- 
ages, 5 dozen thirteen-ounce packages and % dozen three-ounce tubes of 
Mecca compound, remaining in the original unbroken packages at Seattle, 
Wash., alleging that the article had been shipped by the Foster-Dack Co., 
from Chicago, Ill., August 25, 1925, and transported from the State of Illinois "' 
into the State of Washington, and charging misbranding in violation of the
food and drugs act as amended.
Analysis by the Bureau of Chemistry of this department of a sample of the      \ 
article showed that it consisted essentially of zinc oxide, petrolatum, and fat, 
with traces of menthol and thymol. 
It was alleged in substance in the libel that the article was misbranded, 
in that the following statements borne on all the packages ?:?--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, Diphtheretic Sore Throat, 
Pneumonia and all kinds of inflammation," together with the following state- 
ments borne on the 13-ounce and 6-ounce packages: " A Triumph of Modern 
Chemistry * * * It Controls Pain to a Wonderful Degree and renders 
such valuable aid to Nature as to make recovery, in many cases, seem miracu- 
lous * * * If Burn is deep apply * * * as a poultice * * * for 
best results * * * In Pneumonia it renders to Nature most valuable assist- 
ance in controlling fever and affording relief to the patient * *. * Sores, 
Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Carbuncles, Boils. Felons, Frozen part * * ?-Rheu- 
matism, Sprains * * * Sore Feet, Eczema, Hives and nearly all kinds of 
inflammation," were false and fraudulent, since the article contained no 
ingredients or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects 
claimed.
On April 26, 1926, 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.
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