14826. Misbranding of   Moorite   mineral   powder.     V.   S.   v.   61   Packages,
et al., of Moorite Mineral Powder. Default decree of condemna- 
tion, forfeiture, and destruction. (F. & D. No. 21055. I. S. No. 
798-x.    S. No. W-1960.)
On May 5, 1926, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
California, 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 126 packages of Moorite mineral powder, remaining in the 
original unbroken packages at Pittsburg, Calif., alleging that the article had 
been shipped by the Moorite Products Co., from Seattle, Wash., September 26. 
1925, and transported from the State of Washington into the State of California, 
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 of clay.
Misbranding of the article was alleged in the libel for the reason that the 
following statements borne on the labels, regarding the curative and therapeutic 
effects of the said article, were false and fraudulent, since it contained no 
ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the results 
claimed:  (Carton)  "Contains wonderful Healing Properties, and when prop-
erly applied equal the best Medicinal Springs * * * Take * * * in any 
quantity the system may require * * * especially recommended for the 
treatment of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Neuritis, Indigestion, Stomach Trouble, 
Kidney and Liver Trouble, Catarrh, Varicose Veins, Burns, Scalds, in fact, all 
inflamed conditions * * * Purifies the Blood Aids Digestion Eliminates 
Bowel and Stomach Gases Relieves Aches and Pains Unequalled for Scalds and 
Burns," (circular) "For Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Liver, Indigestion, Sea- 
sickness, Blood Disorders and other bodily ailments * * * For Treatment 
Of Rheumatism, Blood Poisoning, Bruises, Cuts, Inflammations, Swellings, 
Erysipelas, Varicose Veins, Pleurisy, Neuritis, Lumbago, Sciatica, Sores, Ulcers, 
and Sprains * * * In massaging Varicose Veins always rub toward the 
heart. Ulcers Or Broken Veins * * * For Boils And Carbuncles * * * 
For Eczema, Skin Eruptions, Hives, Rashes * * * For Congested Lungs, 
Pneumonia, Chest Colds * * * For Burns or Scalds * * * open sore or 
wound     *    *    *    For     *    *    *   Bunions,    Corns,    Callouses     *    *    *   use
* * * until there is relief. For Hemorrhoids or Piles * * * For Consti- 
pation * * * In severe cases use * * * as Enema or injection * * * 
For Female Weakness    *    *    *    Pyorrhea."
On July 1, 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.
W. M. JARDINE, Secretary of Agriculture.