22017. Misbranding of H. G. C. U. S. v. 274 Bottles and 144 Bottles of 
H. G. C. Default decrees of condemnation, forfeiture, and de- 
struction.    (F. & D. nos. 31009, 31093.    Sample nos. 14111-A, 46535-A.)
Examination of the drug product, "H.G.C", disclosed that it contained no 
ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing certain curative 
or therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling.
On August 29 and September 13, 1933, the United States attorney for the 
Western District of Texas, acting upon reports by the Secretary of Agriculture, 
filed in the district court libels praying seizure and condemnation of 418 bottles 
of H.G.C. at San Antonio, Tex., alleging that the article had been shipped in 
interstate commerce between the dates of June 9 and August 29, 1933, by the 
Acme Chemical Manufacturing Co., Ltd., from New Orleans, La., 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 a liquid and a crystalline drug. The liquid contained 
borax (0.75 percent), berberine sulphate (0.19 percent), and water (99.06 
percent).    The crystalline drug consisted of magnesium sulphate.
It was alleged in the libels that the article was misbranded in that the 
following statements appearing in the circular shipped with the article, 
regarding its curative and therapeutic effects, were false and fraudulent: 
" Directions For Using H.G.C. For External Use Only Injection The accompany- 
ing syringe to be used for injection. Use sufficient force to reach all parts. 
This can best be done by sitting down, holding the syringe on a level with the 
organ. Inject three or four times a day regularly. The mouth of the H.G.C. 
bottle is large enough to insert syringe and draw injection from the bottle. Keep 
the syringe clean; after use, rinse in clean water. Keep bowels open by using 
the enclosed package of Sulphate of Magnesia. Avoid irritating influences. 
Keep as quiet as possible. The wearing of a suspensory bandage is advisable 
when one is on his feet a great deal.    [Similar statements in a foreign language.] "
On January 5, 1934, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgments 
of condemnation and forfeiture 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.