22972. Misbranding of Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief. V. S. v. 94 Packages of 
Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.    (F. & D. no. 32589.    Sample no. 68027-A.)
Examination of the drug preparation involved in this case showed that it 
contained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing 
certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling.
On April 23, 1934, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Pennsylvania, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in 
the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 94 packages of 
Dr. Fenner's Golden Relief at Pittsburgh, Pa., alleging that the article had 
been shipped in interstate commerce on or about February 22, 1934, by S. C. 
Wells & Co., from Leroy, N. Y., 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 guaiac, myrrh, red pepper extract, ammonia, chloroform, 
ether, volatile oils including camphor, turpentine oil and sassafras oil, alcohol, 
and water.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the follow- 
ing statements appearing in the labeling, regarding the curative or therapeutic 
effects of the article, were false and fraudulent: (Carton) "Internally For 
Colic and Diarrhea Caused by Wrong Eating. Externally * * * For Mus- 
cular congestion or cramps, stiff * * * muscles, due to exertion, exposure 
or fatigue"; (bottle) "To Relieve Inflammation and Pain * * * deep seated 
inflammation or pain, apply Golden Relief full strength"; (circular) "Direc- 
tions For Internal Use To relieve Stomach Pains, Cramps, Colic, Summer Com- 
plaint, Diarrhoea;—One to two teaspoonfuls in twice the quantity of sweetened 
water. Reduce dose for children. For Common Sore Throat and Canker 
Sores.—Gargle or wash frequently with one tablespoonful to four or six parts 
of water sweetened. If glands are swollen apply externally full strength. 
* * * Fevers.—Two teaspoonfuls in sweetened water every hour for several 
hours until a good sweat is started. For Horse or Mule Colic.—A two ounce 
bottle in a quart of water and drench. Repeat in fifteen minutes if animal is 
not better. For Scours in Calves.—One tablespoonful to four of water every 
hour for three times, then three times a day if necessary. Externally Back- 
ache or Lumbago. Rub * * * Stiff Joints, Neuritis, with Golden Relief 
and apply a cloth well saturated with Relief. Repeat in three hours if neces- 
sary. * * * Apply full strength, or as strong as can be borne. Repeat 
until relieved."
On June 4, 1934, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and it ordered by the court that the product be 
destroyed by the United States marshal.
M, L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.
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