18075. Adulteration and Misbranding of Sul-Fesro-Sol.    V. S. v. 20 Bottles,
et al., of Sul-Ferro-Sol. Default deer jes of condemnation, for- 
feiture, and destruction. (F. & D. Nos. 25421, 25486, 25487. l.'S. Nos. 
3993, 14403, 14404.    S. Nos. 3656, 3733, 3743 ) '
Examination of a sample of a drug product, known as Sul-Ferro-Sol, from one 
of the shipments herein described having shown that it was represented to be 
an antiseptic, whereas it was not, and that the carton and bottle labels and 
accompanying circular bore statements representing that the article possessed 
curative and therapeutic properties which it did not possess, the Secretary of 
Agriculture reported the matter to the United States attorney for the Middle 
District of Georgia.
On December 8 and December 15, 1930, the United States attorney filed in the 
District Court of the United States for the district aforesaid libels praying 
seizure and condemnation of 11% dozen bottles of Sul-Ferro-Sol, remaining in 
the original unbroken packages in part at Macon, Ga., and in part at Columbus, 
Ga., alleging that the article had been shipped by the Sul-Ferro-Sol Co., from 
Montgomery, Ala., in various consignments, on or about June 28, June 30, and 
October 7, 1930, and had been transported from the State of Alabama into the 
State of Georgia, 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 it con- 
sisted essentially of ferrous sulphate, ferric sulphate, aluminum sulphate, 
calcium sulphate, traces of sodium, potassium and magnesium compounds, and 
phosphate, and water.
The article was labeled in part: (Bottle) "To be used as a general tonic in 
reviving the appetite" and aiding digestion, rectifying certain forms of rheuma-
tism and lumbago, correcting subordinate diseases caused by impoverished blood 
such as tetter, itch, old sores, etc. > Where the skin has become involved due to 
impoverished blood, old, sores, tetter, itch, etc. Use internally as directed and 
in .addition bathe the affected parts at least twice daily using Sul-Ferro-Sol 
full strength;" (carton), "Reconstructive, * * * Digestive, Anti-Rheu- 
matic, * * * To be used as a general tonic in reviving the appetite, and aid- 
ing digestion; rectifying certain forms of rheumatism and lumbago, correcting 
subordinate diseases caused by impoverished blood such as * * * tetter, 
itch, old sores, etc.;" (circular) "General Tonic: The loss of energy and 
appetite clearly indicate that the system faces decline. When this condition 
exists, diseases are easily contracted and for this reason tonics are given in an 
effort to again stimulate the organs of the body to their normal functional 
duties. * * * Rheumatism-Lumbago. The present accepted theory is 
that Rheumatism results from the formation of pus cavities in the body. These 
cavities are usually found either on the tonsils or at the roots of the teeth. It 
is clearly obvious that internal medication is necessary for the absorption of 
any pus thus formed. The red corpuscles of the blood are direct antagonists 
to the germs of pus. Iron causes these red corpuscles to strengthen and multi- 
ply. Sul-Ferro-Sol being rich with a form of iron that is readily absorbed by the 
system, is therefore strongly recommended in the treatment of both Rheumatism 
and Lumbago. * * * Indigestion: As is generally known, indigestion 
results from the failure of the organs of the stomach to produce the necessary 
digestive ferments. *t * * In many persistent cases, Sul-Ferro-Sol has given 
permanent relief. * * * Eczema, Tetter, Itch, and other forms of skin 
disease; Without diluting, apply Sul-Ferro-Sol to affected portions several 
times a day. In the treatment of such diseases it is also advised that Sul-Ferro- 
Sol be taken in teaspoonful doses 3 or 4 times a day in V% glass water."
It was alleged in the libels that the article was adulterated in that it was sold 
under the following standard of strength, "An Antiseptic," whereas the strength 
of the article fell below such professed standard, in that it was not antiseptic.
Misbranding was alleged for the reason that the statement on the carton, 
"Antiseptic," was false and misleading when applied to an article which was 
not antiseptic. Misbranding was alleged for the further reason that the above- 
quoted statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said 
article, appearing on the bottle and carton labels and in the circular, were false 
and fraudulent, since the article contained no ingredient or combination of 
ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed.
On March 10 and on March 28, 1931, 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.
ARTHTJB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.