19174. Misbranding of Mag-Net-O balm.    U. S. v. 46% Dozen Tubes of Mag- 
Net-O    Balm.    Default    decree    of    condemnation    and    destruction.
(F. & D. No. 26803.    I. S. No. 31189.    S. No. 4944.)
Examination of a drug product, known as Mag-Net-0 balm, from the ship- 
ment herein described having shown that the labeling bore statements repre- 
senting 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 District of Columbia.
On July 27, 1931, the United States attorney filed in the Supreme Court of 
the District of Columbia, holding a District Court, a libel praying seizure and 
condemnation of 46% dozen tubes of Mag-Net-0 balm, remaining in the original 
unbroken packages at Washington, D. C, alleging that the article had been 
shipped by Magneto Balm (Inc.), from Baltimore, Md., on or about March 7, 
1931, and had been transported from the State of Maryland into the District 
of Columbia, 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 petrolatum containing approximately 5.9 per cent of vola- 
tile oils, including mustard oil, turpentine oil, and methyl salicylate, tar and 
capsicum oleoresin.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- 
lowing statements appearing in the labeling, regarding the curative or thera- 
peutic effects of the article, were false and fraudulent, since it contained no 
ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effect 
claimed: (Display carton) "Rheumatism, * * * Arthritis, * * * 
Neuralgia, Neuritis, Lumbago, * * * Rheumatic Pains, Neuritis, Neural- 
gia, Lumbago, Arthritis, * * * Headache;" (carton) "Rheumatic Pains, 
Neuritis, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Arthritis, * * * Headaches;" (tube label) 
"Rheumatic Pains, Neuritis, Neuralgia, Lumbago, Arthritis, * * * Head- 
aches, * * * Chronic Cases;" (circular) "' Draws out pain . . . like a 
magnet!' * * * This famous old European Remedy has been relieving pain 
for many years, and has prevented many hours of pain and suffering. * * * 
In all cases of muscular pains, congestion in the chest, * * * any of many 
similar ailments. Magneto Balm offers an easy, pleasant road to prompt relief. 
Even stubborn, long-standing cases yield to the soothing, healing qualities of 
Magneto Balm, if persistently used. To Insure Results To get prompt results, 
apply either a hot-water bag, electric pad, or moist, steaming cloth over the 
spot to be treated, for five minutes, then massage with Magneto Balm. By 
thus opening the pores, you help the Balm to penetrate instantly to the pain or 
ache. Directions For Use in the Treatment of Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuritis, 
Sciatica, Arthritis * * * rub Magneto Balm well into aching parts. Neu- 
ralgia, Gout, Magneto Balm has relieved thousands from these painful ailments. 
Rub well over area where pain is most acute. * * * Headache * * * 
Sore Throat— * * * Stiff Neck— * * * Earache— * * * Flu usually 
begins with a cold. Prompt treatment of colds with Magneto Balm may there- 
fore ward off ' Gripp,' * Flu,' etc. * * * Magneto Balm is Penetrating. 
It not only helps relieve pain, but at the same time helps to draw out any 
inflammation or swelling, should any exist. How to Recognize Your Ailment. 
Neuritis is rheumatism affecting the nerves of the fingers, wrists, ankles, 
shoulders, toes, or anywhere in the body. Neuralgia may usually be recognized 
by: 1. Intense pains. 2. The pain is not steady, but seems to ' come and go.' 
3. Neuralgic pains sometimes jump about from one part of the body to the 
other. Sciatica is the name for pains along the sciatic nerve or the inner part 
of the legs from the thighs to the ankles. Lumbago usually begins with 
excruciatingly severe pains in the back, followed by almost constant backaches 
just below the point where a belt would pass around the back of the body. 
When Blood Flows Freely Pains Stops Quickly. When the blood is flowing 
freely through your veins, you are enjoying vital, vigorous health. But when 
some disorder occurs, there is often a damming or congestion of the blood, 
and trouble follows. Aching back * * * almost any pain causes blood 
congestion; your blood is no longer flowing freely; poisons gather; the con- 
gested part pains, throbs and aches. To stop this pain you must start the blood 
flowing freely as soon as possible. How? By applying Magneto Balm. The 
application of this famous remedy brings almost instant relief. It helps 
nature by stimulating circulation; by rushing red, living blood to the suffering 
spot—thus relieving congestion and preventing further suffering."
On February 5, 1932, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
of condemnation was entered and it was ordered by the court that the product 
be destroyed by the United States marshal.
ABTHUB M. HYDE, Secretary of Agriculture.