10078>. Adulteration and misbranding- of Giles niag-ic lotion and Mood 
purilier. V. S. v. 24 Gallons and 24 Quarts of Giles Magic Lotion 
&  Blood  Purifier.    Default   decree   of  destruction   entered.     (F.   &
D. No. 22832.    I. S. No. 22405-x.    S. No. 890.)
On or about June 29, 1928, the United States attorney for the Southern Dis- 
trict 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 24 gallons and 24 quarts of Giles magic lotion and 
blood purifier, remaining in the original unbroken packages at Los Angeles, 
Calif., consigned by the Giles Remedy Co., Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article 
had been shipped from Chicago, Ill., in part on or about November 23, 1927, and 
in part on or about January 24, 1928, and had been transpoiled from the State 
of Illinois into the State of California, and charging adulteration and misbrand- 
ing in violation of the food and drugs act as amended.
Chemical analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that 
it consisted essentially of camphor and ether dissolved in linseed oil; bacterio- 
logical examination showed that it was not antiseptic or germicidal.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was adulterated in that its strength 
or purity fell below the professed standard of quality under which it was 
sold in that the description on the tin container stated, " Germicide, Antiseptic," 
whereas a chemical examination of the ingredients of the article showed that it 
was not antiseptic or germicidal, even when undiluted.
Misbranding was alleged for the reason that the following statements, borne 
on the label, were false and misleading and calculated to mislead the purchaser, 
" Guaranteed by Giles Remedy Co. to contain no posionous drugs or deleterious 
matter, Germicide, Antiseptic. No danger from an overdose," in that a chemical 
analysis of the product showed that one of the ingredients was camphor, which, 
when mixed with the other ingredients therein contained, was capable of pro- 
ducing poisonous substances. Misbranding was alleged for the further reason 
that the following statements, borne in the labeling, regarding the curative and 
therapeutic effect of the article were false and fraudulent and calculated to 
deceive the purchaser in that the said article contained no ingredient or combina- 
tion of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed: " Blood Purifier, 
Tonic and blood purifier for both internal and external use.    For the preven-
tion and Treatment of all Diseases of Germ Origin Affecting Horses and Cattle, 
Prevents and Removes Congestion-the one disease; dispels fever and Inflam- 
mation and other complications most promptly and effectually with no Bad 
After Effect. Strengthens the Heart. For the Treatment of Chills, Coughs, 
Colds, Sore Throat, Shipping Fever, Distemper, Catarrhal Fever, Enteric Fever, 
Influenza and Complications, Spasmodic and Flatulent Colic, Inflammation of the 
Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, or Bladder; Indigestion, etc. * * * liemedy. 
Seriousness of the case * * * fever * * *. Continue administering by 
the mouth until a satisfactory temperature is induced. In acute ailments, quick- 
est and most economical results are obtained by liberal used of ' Giles' at the 
start. Coughs, Colds * * * Colic * * * Chills * * * as a Tonic 
Conditioner. For loss of appetite, nervous indigestion, impaired wind, palpi- 
tation or weakness, give constitutional treatment of two or three 2-ounce doses 
per day and rectal injection once a day. It should be applied as promptly as 
possible to the injured part or to the immediate vicinity of internal trouble. To 
the chest and sides; to the abdomen between the legs in bowel, kidney, and 
bladder affections; to strains and bruises, liberally with considerable fruition; to 
Iresh wounds sparingly to antiseptise; to the seat of abscesses on oakum well 
saturated; to the coronet in case of soreness in the feet by means of a soaking 
boot and oakum; in the eye full strength by means of a small, soft sponge (care 
being taken to get it well into the eye) and liberally to the throat in case of 
sore throat; well rubbed in. Be sure that the part is dry before applying and 
use no water in connection with it under any circumstances. Remedy * * * 
benefiting another, but strengthens the entire system    *    *    *    Conditioner."
On August 22, 1928, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
was entered finding the product adulterated and misbranded, and it was ordered 
by the court that it be destroyed by the United States marshal.
ARTHUR M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.