21987.   Misbranding of Bevill's Lotion.    C S. v. 30 Bottles of Bevill's Lotion. 
Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction.     (F.
& D. no. 32526.     Sample no. 61921-A.)
Examination of the drug product, Bevill's Lotion, disclosed that it contained 
no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing certain cura- 
tive and therapeutic"effects claimed in the labeling.
On April 11, 1934, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Mississippi, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in 
the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 30 bottles of 
Bevill's Lotion at Jackson, Miss., alleging that the article had been shipped in 
interstate commerce on or about January 19, 1934. by the Bevil] Co.. Inc., 
from Birmingham, Ala., 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 
consisted essentially of salicylic acid (10.8 grams per 100 milliliters), alcohol 
(72.25 percent by volume) and water, perfumed with methyl salicylate.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the 
following statements regarding the curative or therapeutic effects of the 
article, appearing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent: (Carton) "Lotion 
for Eczema and Skin Troubles * * * Particularly recommended in the 
treatment and prevention of Eczema. Acne, Pimples. Breaking outs * * * 
Itch, new and old sores, and all disturbances affecting the skin. * * * for 
Eczema and Skin Troubles " ; (back of bottle label) " Used for the treatment of 
skin ailments, such as * * * eczema * * * and similar ailments. Di- 
rections * * * For eczema, apply freely covering affected parts with 
a cloth, for 10 nights. For similar skin ailments apply when needed"; 
(circular) " Eczema Lotion * * * For Eczema, * * * Old Sores, Boils, 
Acne, Tetter or any other skin infection. * * * Eczema Lotion * * * 
For Eczema or Tetter use Bevill's Eczema Lotion only when needed. Bevill's 
Eczema Lotion usually heals in ten days. Be sure to cover affected parts 
with a cloth after using the lotion. For other skin infections use only when 
needed.    *    *    *    Eczema Lotion   *    *    *    Eczema   *    *    *    Eczema."
On May 11, 1934, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment 
of condemnation and forfeiture was 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.