24112. Misbranding of   Rosenberg's   Improved   Great   Century   Oil.    U.   S.
Šv. 53 Bottles of Rosenberg's Improved Great Century Oil. De- 
fault decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. no. 34468. 
Sample no. 4554-B.)
This case involved a drug preparation which was misbranded because of 
unwarranted curative and therapeutic claims in the labeling.
On December 4, 1934, the United States attorney for the District of Maryland, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 53 bottles of Rosenberg's Improved 
Great Century Oil at Baltimore, Md., alleging that the article had been shipped 
in interstate commerce on or about October 23, 1934, by the Great Century Medi- 
cine Co., from Lititz, Pa., and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and 
Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of methyl salicylate, 
hydrocarbons similar to gasoline, and a red-coloring material.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements in 
the labeling were statements regarding the curative cr therapeutic effects of the 
article and were false and fraudulent: (Carton) "For the relief of Rheu- 
matic Pains, * * * Neuralgia, Sore Throat, Lame Back, * * * Horse 
Colic. Directions for External Use Bathe well with warm water and then rub 
well with the oil until a burning sensation is produced. * * * Directions 
for Internal Use For Cramps, 6 drops on a teaspoonful of sugar. For Horse 
Colic, tablespoonful on sugar" ; (bottle) " Believes Neuralgia, Rheumatic pains, 
Headache etc. Directions Apply with hand and rub affected parts until burn- 
ing sensation has been produced. Do not apply to open flesh or bandage; Before 
applying remedy, bathe the sore part in warm water. For sore throat, bathe the 
throat and chest with the oil upon retiring, then put a damp bandage around 
throat, for internal use; 6 drops in sugar; for horse colic, a tablespoonful in 
sugar; for corns, 1 drop night and morning."
On January 15, 1935, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and it was ordered that the product be destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.