18303. Misbranding of Ingodine tablets. U. S. v. 3% Dozen Bottles of 
Ingodine Tablets. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, 
and destruction.     (F. & D. No. 26182.    I. S. No. 27957.    S. No. 4357.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Ingodine tablets, from the ship- 
ments herein described having showD that the bottle label and accompanying 
circular contained statements representing that the article possessed curative 
and therapeutic properties which it did not possess, the Secretary of Agricul- 
ture reported the matter to the United States attorney for the Eastern District 
of Pennsylvania. 

On April 6, 1931, the United States attorney filed in the District Court of the 
United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying seizure and condemna- 
tion of 3% dozen bottles of Ingodine tablets, remaining in the original un- 
broken packages at Philadelphia, Pa., consigned by Govett (Ltd.), Long Island 
City, N. Y., alleging that the article had been shipped from Long Island City, 
N. Y., in part on or about January 16, 1931, and in part on or about February 9, 
1931, and had been transported from the State of New York into the State' 
of Pennsylvania, 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 the 
tablets contained extracts of plant drugs and iodine (0.347 grain per tablet) 
in a combined form.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements appearing in the labeling, regarding its curative or thera- 
peutic effects, were false and fraudulent, since the said article contained no 
ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed: 
(Bottle) "For the administration of Iodine in High Blood Pressure, Rheuma- 
tism, Neuritis, Hardening of the Arteries, Run Down Conditions, etc. The 
Prevention of * * * and the Preservation of Good Health. * * * The 
modern safe, and highly effective method of correcting Iodine deficiency,- 
the common cause of impaired health, strength and vitality;" (circular) "For 
the administration of Iodine in High Blood Pressure, Rheumatism, Neuritis, 
Hardening of the Arteries, Run Down Conditions, etc. * * * and the 
Preservation of Good Health. * * * The modern safe and highly effective 
method of correcting Iodine deficiency,-the common cause of impaired health, 
strength and vitality. * * * But Iodine is not only the sole drug of ex- 
tensive use for the treatment of numerous illnesses, it is also a splendid 
stimulant and as such is frequently prescribed by doctors. * * * Iodine 
is unexcelled in its ability to overcome the weakness and weariness that re- 
sults from these strains. Among its chief beneficial results, it (1) increases 
the glandular function, so vital to a healthy existence, (2) tones up the circu- 
lation, especially in the smaller blood vessels, (3) neutralizes and carries off 
poisonous particles, (4) induces a healthful sensation of well being, which is an 
indication of its beneficial action on the entire system. * * * Insufficient 
Iodine may bring about defective circulation and sluggish activity of important 
internal orKans. * * * High Blood Pressure, Hardening of the Arteries 
* * * In this condition the arteries are rigid and contracted, thus forcing 
the heart to work harder in pumping the blood through the system. Owing 
to its physiological action, Iodine is highly beneficial in such cases and Ingodine 
Tablets often bring about the most surprising improvements in a few weeks. 
Rheumatic Condition * * * The action of Iodine in this case is to stimulate 
the production of the white blood cells, which, when present in sufficient num- 
ber themselves destroy bacteria. Arthritis and Neuritis are being treated to- 
day extensively by Iodine, which will frequently relieve the pain when all 
else has failed. Mention has already been made of the effectiveness of Iodine 
as a tonic. It is especially valuable in cases of weakness or depression, re- 
sulting from prolonged physical and mental over-work. Iodine tends in such 
cases to restore normal efficiency and power, while its ability to strengthen 
the body's resistance helps to prevent the recurrence of minor ills and leaves 
the system less open to attack by more virulent bacteria. * * * After you 
are feeling well again, maintain your health by taking one tablet twice a week."
On April 29, 1931, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
?f condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court 
that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
ARTHXJB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.