21593. Misbranding of Mimrater Crystals. U. S. v. 40 Boxes, et al., of 
Minwater Crystals. Default decrees of condemnation, forfeiture, 
and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 30426, 30459, 30460, S. nos. 35814-A, 
35815-A, 35851-A, 35853-A, 35882-A, 36687-A, 36688-A, 36689-A.)
Examination of the drug product, Minwater Crystals, disclosed that it con- 
tained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing certain 
curative and therapeutic effects claimed on the carton label and in the circulars 
shipped with the article.
On May 17, 1933, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Missouri, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 215 packages of Mil- 
waukee Crystals at Kansas City, Mo. On June 3, 1933, the United States attor- 
ney for the Western District of Oklahoma filed libels against 184 boxes of Min- 
ster Crystals at Oklahoma City, Okla. It was alleged in the libels that the 
article had been shipped in interstate commerce by the Minwater Crystal Co. 
in various shipments on or about October 17, 1932, and April 11, 1933, from 
Dallas, Tex., and on or about December 7, 1932, and February 10, 1933, from 
Mineral Wells, Tex., and that it was misbranded 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 anhydrous sodium sulphate, with small proportions of 
sodium carbonate and sodium chloride.
The libels charged that the article was- misbranded in that the following 
statements appearing in the labeling, regarding the curative and therapeutic 
effects of the article, were false and fraudulent: (Carton) "* * * Keeps 
You Healthy * * *", (circular) "Nature's Way To Health—Course of 
Treatment—Obtain quick relief by thoroughly flushing the system. Gradually 
reduce the dosage until about the tenth day, after which normal strength of the 
natural mineral water is usually sufficient to maintain a normal, healthy condi- 
tion of the system. Detailed treatment follows: * * * Specific Treatment 
For Common Ills, * * * and auto-Intoxication—Take one level teaspoonful 
of Minwater Mineral Wells Crystals in a large glass of warm water thirty 
minutes before breakfast. Repeat daily until elimination is regulated * * * 
High Blood Pressure, Nervous Ailments, or Excess Acidity—Dissolve eight 
level teaspoonfuls of Minwater Mineral Wells Crystals in a gallon of water and 
drink eight to twelve glasses daily, between meals. Do not drink with, or 
immediately after meals. Rheumatism (including Neuritis, Arthritis, and other 
forms)—Take one level teaspoonful of Minwater Mineral Wells Crystals in a 
large glass of warm water thirty minutes before each meal and again at retiring. 
Three or four free evacuations daily should result. Observe a proper diet, with 
very little meat, and drink water freely. Diabetes, Stomach, Bladder and Kid- 
ney Ailments—Dissolve eight level teaspoonfuls of Minwater Mineral Wells 
Crystals in a gallon of water and drink from eight to twelve glasses daily, 
according to the effect on the bowels and kidneys. Observe proper diet. The 
Morning After—Avoid that quivering stomach, headache and heavy heart the 
morning after indiscretions. Take two level teaspoonfuls of Minwater Min- 
eral Wells Crystals in a large glass of hot water immediately upon arising. 
Notice the difference: Over-weight—Regain and keep that youthful figure. 
Minwater Mineral Wells Crystals Are recommended for removing excess weight 
and maintaining a youthful figure. Use regularly in the form of drinking water 
at the rate of one ounce to one gallon, drinking eight to twelve glasses daily."
On August 12, and November 13, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the 
property, judgments of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction were entered, 
and it was ordered by the court that the product be destroyed by the United 
States marshal.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.