17787. Adulteration and Misbranding of Nuremedy. U. S. v. 23% Dozen 
Cartons of Nuremedy. Default decree of condemnation, forfei- 
ture, and destruction. (F. & D. No. 24596. I. S. No. 037826. S. No. 
2912.)
Examination of the samples of a drug product known as Nuremedy from 
the herein-described interstate shipment having been found to contain less 
acetphenetidln than represented; that the label failed to bear a statement 
that acetphenetidln is a derivative of acetanilide: that the labels bore 
misrepresentations of its effect on the stomach and heart and further bore 
certain curative and therapeutic claims that were not justified by its com- 
position, the Secretary of Agriculture reported the matter to the United States 
attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri.
On March 8, 1930, the said United States attorney filed in the District Court 
of the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying seizure and 
condemnation of 23% dozen cartons of Nuremedy, remaining in the original 
packages at St. Louis, Mo., alleging that the article had been shipped by the 
Central Laboratories Co., from Mount Vernon, Ill., on or about February 12, 
1980. and had been transported from the State of Illinois into the State of 
Missouri, and charging adulteration and misbranding in violation of the 
food and drugs act as amended.
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that the 
tablets contained acetphenetidin (1.14 grains per tablet), acetylsalicylic acid, 
caffeine, and starch.
It was alleged >u the libel that the article was adulterated in that it was 
srld under the following standard of strength, (carton) "Each tablet contains 
1% grs. acetphenetidin," whereas the strength of the article fell below such 
professed standard.
Misbranding was alleged for the reason that the statements, (carton label) 
" Guaranteed to contain no Acetanilid," and the further statement in the 
circular, " Nuremedy contains no acetanilid." were false and misleading in 
that they represented that the article contained no ingredient or combination 
of ingredients with the effect of acetanilide, whereas it contained acetphenetidin, 
a derivative of acetanilide, which has the same effect as acetanilide. Mis- 
branding was alleged for the further reason that the statement on the carton 
label, " Each tab7et contains 1% grs. acetphenetidin," and in the circular. 
" Does not disturb the stomach * * * Does Not Affect The Heart," were 
false and misleading. Misbranding was alleged for the further reason that 
the package failed to bear a plain and legible statement on the label of the 
quantity of acetphenetidin contained therein, since the quantity stated was 
not correct, the declaration was inconspicuous, was partly obscured by over-
printing, and did not include a statement to the effect that acetphenetidin is a 
derivative of acetanilide. Misbranding was alleged for the further reason that 
the following statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the 
article, appearing in the label were false and fraudulent, since the article con- 
tained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the 
effects claimed: (Retail carton) "Recommended for * * * Neuralgia. 
Rheumatism   *    *    *   LaGrippe   and   Influenza   Pains.    *    *    *    Neuralgia
* * * Rheumatism and Gout * * * LaGrippe * * * Fevers and 
Chills * * * Influenza and Neuritis Pains;" (display carton) "Recom- 
mended for * * * Neuralgia, Rheumatism * * * La Grippe and In- 
fluenza Pains;" (circular) "Nuremedy is a scientific combination of valuable 
ingredients for the speedy relief of * * * Neuralgia, Neuritis, Rheumatism, 
Rheumatic Pains, Sciatic Pains * * * Fever. La Grippe and Influenza 
Pains * * * when used according to directions knock aches and pains 
for a Row of Ash-Cans! * * * Get Instant Relief. * * * Prevent 
Pneumonia with its often fatal results. Nuremedy if taken in time (the cold 
stage) often prevents serious illness * * * With its Quicker action it is 
of particular value in Headaches of the habitual type, more especially those 
due to Difficult and Painful Menstruation, nervous condition, hysteria, mental 
exhaustion from over-work, also eye-strain. * * * For any Pain use Gibb's 
Nuremedy.    *    *    *    Directions   for  Use   *    *    *   Toothache   Earache
* * * Fever. La Grippe, Chills and Influenza Pains, Backache, Lumbago, 
Rheumatic   Pains    *    *    *    Periodic   Pains    *    *    *    Sore   Throat   Gargle."
On September 9, 1930. no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the 
?court that the product be destroyed by the United-States marshal.
ARTHUR M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.