18456. Misbranding of Fanclne. U. S. v. 30 Bottles of Faucine. Default 
decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. No. 26072. I. S. 
No. 6811.    S. No. 4320.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Faucine, from the shipment herein 
described having shown that the bottle label and accompanying circular bore 
statements representing that the article possessed curative and therapeutic 
properties which it did not possess, also that it was represented to be an anti- 
septic, whereas it was not antiseptic when used according to directions, the 
Secretary of Agriculture reported the matter to the United States attorney for 
the Western District of Louisiana.
On April 11, 1931, the United States attorney filed in the District Court of 
the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying seizure and con- 
demnation of 30 bottles of Faucine, remaining in the original unbroken packages 
in Calcasieu Parish, La., opposite Orange, Tex., alleging that the article had 
been shipped by the Faucine Co., Meridian, Miss., on or about September 23, 
1930, and had been transported from the State of Mississippi into the State of 
Louisiana, 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 ferric sulphate, aluminum sulphate, magnesium sulphate, 
a small proportion of sulphuric acid, a trace of calcium sulphate, and water. 
Bacteriological examination showed that the article was not antiseptic.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the 
following statements appearing on the bottle labels and in the accompanying 
circular, regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said article, were 
false and fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient or combination of in- 
gredients capable of producing,the effects claimed: (Circular) "An an anti- 
septic * * * Directions * *? * use as a gargle every two or three 
hours; dilute one-half * * *' is useful in the treatment of certain forms 
of Stomach Disorders, Pellagra, Indigestion^ Atonic Dyspepsia, Impoverished 
Blood, Diarrhoea, and Malaria Anemia, * * * it is valuable in treating 
Sore Throat, Old Sores * * * Eczema, Piles, Catarrh and non-specific in-' 
flammatory conditions of the mucous membranes. * * * Directions * * * 
For Sore Throat, use as a gargle every two or three hours; dilute one-half.
* *   *   For Diarrhoea and Flux,   *   *   *   For Pellagra,   *   *    *   For Piles
* * * If bleeding or Blind Piles * * * For Nasal Catarrh, * * * 
For Eczema and Itch, * * * For Old Sores, * * * for a very bad case 
?f Gastritis of the stomach and indigestion, * * * Some time ago, a small 
fore appeared on the side of my face and its appearance was accompanied by
an itching, which, when I rubbed it, it irritated it so that it grew large, and 
after a bit, my whole face as well as the upper part of my body above the 
waist line was so completely covered with small sores which itched so and 
made my body so sore that I could not rest well at night. * * * after 
starting to use external applications of Faucine after bathing, these sores com- 
menced to dry up, and after two weeks was entirely rid of them. * * * For 
some weeks I had suffered with stomach trouble- * * * you recommended 
to me the use of Faucine * * * I began taking it myself, and by the time 
I was to start for the Springs, I was so much improved that I gave up my trip 
to Dawson Springs and continued the use of Faucine. I have steadily im- 
proved ; have gained materially in strength and flesh. Our children have also 
improved with the use of it and we have fewer puny and disordered children 
than we have had for years. * * * I might at some time taken an attack of 
indigestion that would cause death. I became very much discouraged and at 
last heard of Faucine and bought a bottle. I received relief at once. I never 
suffered any more with indigestion. Recommended Faucine for Pellagra 
* * * I recommended it very highly for stomach and blood troubles. I also 
recommended it as the best remedy known to me for pellagra, and I have done 
lots of good here with it and relieved some bad cases of pellagra as well as 
myself. I had pellagra as bad as any one ever saw. * * * Stomach Dis- 
order * * * A few weeks ago I received a bottle of Faucine as I ordered 
for a sore leg and used it according to directions and haven't used half of it 
and my leg is well and sound as it ever was. * * * I took it as a blood 
medicine and applied it on the sore also; " (bottle) "As an antiseptic * * * 
Directions * * * Used as a gargle every two or three hours; dilute one- 
half. * * * A remedy useful in the treatment of certain forms of Stomach 
Disorders, Pellagra, Indigestion, Atonic Dyspepsia, Impoverished Blood, Diar- 
rhoea and Malarial Anemia * * * it is useful in the treatment of Sore 
Throat, Old Sores * * * Eczema, Piles, Catarrh and non-specific inflam- 
matory conditions of the mucous membranes."
' On May 18, 1931, no claimant having appeared for the property, and the 
court having found that the allegations of the libel were true and correct, in 
accordance with the verdict of a jury, judgment of condemnation was entered 
and it was ordered by the court that the product be destroyed by the United 
States marshal. '
ABTHTTB M. HTDE, Secretary of Agriculture.