17081. Misbranding of Nozol.    U.  S. v.  12 Dozen Bottles, et  al., of Nozol.
Default   decrees   of   condemnation,   forfeiture,   and   destruction.
(F. & D. Nos. 24263, 24291.    I. S. Nos. 016697, 016698.    S. Nos. 2497, 2536.)
On November 18 and November 27, 1929, respectively, the United States 
attorney for the District of Maryland, acting upon reports by the Secretary of 
Agriculture, filed in the District Court of the United States for said district 
libels praying seizure and condemnation of 30 dozen bottles of Nozol, remaining 
in the original unbroken packages at Baltimore, Md., alleging that the article 
had been shipped by the Nozol Co. (Inc.), in part from East Etna, Pa., on or 
about August 29, 1929, and in part from Etna, Pa., on or about October 9, 1929, 
and transported from the State of Pennsylvania into the State of Maryland, and 
charging misbranding in violation of the food and drugs act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that it 
consisted essentially of mineral oil containing camphor, oil of peppermint, 
and menthol, colored with a red dye.
It was alleged in the libels that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements regarding the curative or therapeutic effects of the said 
article, appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent, since the article 
contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the 
effects claimed: (Portion of the product, bottle) "Keeps the nose clean and 
healthy;" (small folder) "Nozol America's Nose Remedy * * * The 
Health and Care of the Nose. Medical authorities are stressing the importance 
of the proper, regular care of the nose as a preventive of disease as well as 
in the treatment where infection has already set in. Most of the troubles of 
the human race can be traced to germs. And it is through the nasal passages 
that many of these germs enter. We constantly breathe air that is filled with 
dust, germ-laden particles,-some of these pass off with the nasal secretions. 
However, not all are passed because many lodge on the moist membranous
linings and soon an infection appears. Begular cleaning of the nasal passages 
is as important as cleaning your teeth,-the fact that they cannot be readily 
seen results in many people neglecting them. Nozol is today recognized by 
physicians, hospitals, and specialists as the foremost preparation for the 
treatment of general nasal troubles. Furthermore, they recommend Nozol 
to  prevent as  well  as  to   check  disease.    *    *    *    Nozol   *    *    *   healing
* * * the infected parts and helping to stop further spread of the infec- 
tion   *   *    *     permits sufficient time for therapeutic action   *    *   *   Nozol
* * * is an effective agent in combating sinus trouble. * * * Nozol is 
is a liquid * * * reaching all parts of the mucous membrane, whereas 
salves and ointments seldom reach all the infected parts. Nozol for Nasal 
Catarrh. Catarrh of the nose is one of the most common of diseases. Chronic 
inflammation of the membrane caused usually by excessive secretion is 
usually present in nasal catarrh and daily use of Nozol should be followed. 
The healing, soothing qualities of Nozol will greatly aid nature in curing this 
catarrhal condition * * * Nozol for Hay Fever. Sufferers from hay fever 
seldom receive the sympathy to which they are entitled and no certain cure has 
ever been discovered. Thousands today are getting welcome relief during 
severe attacks and others start prevention early through the use of Nozol. 
Pollen, that carries the dreaded hay fever, attacks the delicate tissues of the 
lining. Nozol when used in time spreads over the tissues, preventing the pollen 
from attacking the lining. * * * Nozol for Sinus Trouble * * * It is 
estimated that two out of three people in America are troubled with sinus 
infection of varying degrees. Sinus trouble usually follows severe colds and 
is indicated by frequent headaches, drippings of mucous into the throat, stop- 
page of nasal passages and soreness and tenderness beneath the eye and over 
the cheekbone. If nature is allowed free rein, it can usually correct this 
condition. Nozol Most Effective Preparation for Sinus Trouble. By using 
Nozol regularly, the nasal passages are kept clear and clean and proper drainage 
of the sinus allowed. Use frequently,-three or four times a day if convenient 
and, shortly, the most stubborn cases of sinus trouble usually will yield to 
this treatment. Physicians are among those loudest in their praise of Nozol 
for sinus trouble * * * People having trouble breathing while sleeping, 
and this is also true in case of children, can overcome this condition by 
clearing out the passages with Nozol; " (counter display card) "Believes Sinus 
trouble * * * Makes breathing easy * * * Becommended by Special- 
ists for * * * Hay Fever, General Nose Troubles use Nozol for Sinus 
Trouble;" (window streamer) "Hay Fever Bose Fever * * * Use Nozol 
for sure relief; "(remainder of product, bottle) "For the care of the nose;'" 
(display card) "Believes Sinus Trouble * * * Makes Breathing Easy. 
Becommended by Specialists for * * * Hay Fever, General Nose Troubles. 
Use Nozol for Sinus Trouble   *   *    *    Sinus Trouble relieved with Nozol."
On March 6, 1930, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgments 
of condemnation and forfeiture were entered, and it was ordered by .the court 
that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
ABTHUB M. HYDH, Secretary of Agriculture.