17464.  Misbranding of Nozol.     U. S. v. 14 Dozen Bottles of Nozol.    Default 
decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction.     (F. & D. No.
23682.    I. S. No. 05235.    S. No. 1920.)
Samples of a drug product known as Nozol having been found to bear in 
the labeling certain curative and therapeutic claims not justified by its com- 
position, the Secretary of Agriculture reported to the United States attorney 
for the District of Minnesota the presence of a quantity of the product at 
Minneapolis, Minn.
On May 7, 1929, the United States attorney filed in the District Court of the 
United States for the District of Minnesota a libel praying seizure and con- 
demnation of 14 dozen small-sized bottles of Nozol, remaining in the original 
unbroken packages at Minneapolis, Minn., alleging that the article had been 
shipped by the Nozol Co. (Inc.), from Pittsburgh, Pa., on or about April 13, 
1929, and had been transported from the State of Pennsylvania into the State 
of Minnesota, 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 con- 
sisted essentially of mineral oil containing small amounts of camphor, menthol, 
and oil of peppermint.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said 
article, appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent, since the said 
article contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of pro- 
ducing the effects claimed: (Bottle label) "Keeps the nose clean and healthy;" 
(counter   display   card   accompanying   shipment)    "Relieves   Sinus   Trouble
* *   *   Makes  Breathing  Easy    *    *    *   Recommended  by   Specialists  for
* * * Hay Fever, General Nose Troubles. Use Nozol For Sinus Trouble;" 
(folder accompanying shipment) " 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. How- 
ever, not all are passed because many lodge on the moist membranous linings 
and soon an infection appears. Regular cleaning of the nasal passages is as 
important as cleaning your teeth,-the fact that they cannot readily be seen 
results in many people neglecting them. Nozol is today recognized by 
physicians, hospitals and specialists as the foremost preparation for the treat- 
ment of general nasal troubles. Furthermore, they recommend Nozol to pre- 
vent as well as to check disease. * * * Nozol healing * * * the infected 
parts   *    *    *   and helping to stop further spread of the infection.   *    *    *

Permits sufficient time for therapeutic action. * * * Nozol * * * is an 
effective agent in combating sinus trouble. * * * Nozol is a liquid * * * 
leaching 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 dis- 
covered. 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 attack- 
ing 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 mucus into the throat, stop- 
page of nasal passages and soreness and tenderness beneath the eyes and over 
the cheekbone. If nature is allowed free rein, it can usually correct this con- 
dition. 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."
On April 10. 1930, 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.
ABTHXT. M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.