22955. Misbranding of   Sanmetto.    17.   S.   v.   36   Bottles   of   Sanmetto.    De¬
fault decree of condemnation and destruction.     (P. & D. no. 31190. 
Sample no. 49715-A.) 
This case involved a drug preparation labeled with unwarranted therapeutic 
claims.
On October 11, 1933, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Arkansas, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 36 bottles of Sanmetto 
at Fort Smith, Ark., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate 
commerce, on or about July 8, 1933, by Od Peacock Sultan Co., from St. Louis, 
Mo., and charging • misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as 
amended.
Analysis showed that the article consisted of extracts of plant drugs, alcohol, 
and water.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements in 
the labeling, regarding its curative or therapeutic effects, were false and fraudu- 
lent: (Circular) "In the treatment of genito-urinary troubles. * * * in- 
flamed mucous membranes of the urinary passages * * * for prolonged use 
in the treatment of chronic cases. * * * The primary purpose of Sanmetto 
is to allay inflammation incident to pathologic conditions in the genito-urinary 
organs, whether due to specific or non-specific causes. * * * In Urethritis, 
to alley inflammation of the urethra, reducing ardor urinae and painful void- 
ance to a minimum. In Prostatic troubles of Old Men, especially when accom- 
panied by irritation of the parts and frequent micturition. For Collateral use 
in Bladder and Kidney Troubles, to keep the urine bland and non-irritating; 
and, for the same purpose in ante and post surgical operations. In Nocturnal 
Enuresis in Children, where the bed wetting is not due to mechanical causes 
requiring surgery, or from brain or spinal lesion primarily."
On July 3, 1934, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.