24672. Adulteration and misbranding of Ferro China De Angelis? and mis¬ branding of Thymoform and artificial Vichy water powders. U. S. v. 10 Large Bottles of Thymoform, et al. Default decrees of condemna- tion and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 35248 to 35252, incl. Sample nos. 28877-B, 28878-B, 28879-B.) These cases involved drug preparations which were misbranded because of false and fraudulent curative and therapeutic claims in the labeling. The labeling of the Thymoform and the Ferro China De Angeles were further ob- jectionable since the former was falsely represented to be nonpoisonous and nonirritating and to possess disinfecting and antiseptic properties when diluted according to directions, and the latter contained a smaller amount of the alka- loids of cinchona bark than declared, it was sold as an elixir of cinchona bark and iron, but in fact contained little of the alkaloids derived from cinchona bark, and little iron, and was short volume. On March 11, 1935, the United States attorney for the District of Massa- chusetts, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court libels praying seizure and condemnation of 37 large bottles, 36 medium bottles, and 61 small bottles of Thymoform, 22 bottles of Ferro China De Angeles, and 6 packages of artificial Vichy water powders at Boston, Mass., alleging that the articles had been shipped in interstate commerce in part on or about November 14, 1934, and in part on or about December 11, 1934, by the Chemical Industrial Co., from Providence, R. I., and charging adulteration and Misbranding of the Ferro China De Angelis, and misbranding of the Thymo- form and artificial Vichy water powders, in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended. The Thymoform was labeled in part: "Manufactured * * * by Thymoform Co., Providence, R. I." Analysis of a sample of the Thymoform showed that it consisted essentially of water, formaldehyde, soap, a small proportion of glycerin and volatile oils including thymol and eucalyptol; bacteriological tests showed that it was not a germicide when diluted with four or more parts of water. Analysis of the Ferro China De Angelis showed that it consisted essentially of cinchona alka- loids (0.179 gram per 100 milliliters), strychnine, an iron compound equivalent to metallic iron (0.14 gram per 100 milliliters), a phosphorus compound, sugar, aromatics, alcohol, and water; it contained in 1,000 cubic centimeters the ex- tractive matter from not more than 35.8 grams of cinchona bark. Analysis of the artificial Vichy water powders showed that it consisted of two powders, one composed of sodium bicarbonate, sodium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, and sodium chloride; the other composed of tartaric acid. Adulteration of the Ferro China De Angelis was alleged in that its strength fell below the professed standard under which it was sold, namely, "Formula Alkaloids of 100 Gm. Cinchona Bark * * * to make 1000 c. c." Misbranding of the Ferro China De Angelis was alleged for the reason that the following statements appearing on the label were false and misleading: "Formula Alkaloids of 100 Gm. Cinchona Bark * * * to make 1000 c. c. * * * Average capacity 32 fluid ounces * * * Ferro China * * * Elixir Calisaya Bark & Iron." Misbranding of the Thymoform was alleged for the reason that the following statements appearing in the labeling were false and misleading: (Carton) "Universal Disinfectant An ideal disinfectant, non-poisonous * * * non- irritating * * * From % to 1 tablespoonful of Thymoform in a quart of water * * * 2 tablespoonsful of Thymoform to a quart of water, for gen- eral hygienic use * * * 4 tablespoonsful of Thymoform to 1 quart of water where a solution of extra strength is needed"; (bottle label) "Universal Disin- fectant An ideal disinfectant, non-poisonous * * * non-irritating * * * From % to 1 tablespoonful of Thymoform in a quart of water * * * 2 tablespoonful of Thymoform to a quart of water for general hygienic uses * * * 4 tablespoonsful of Thymoform to 1 quart of water where a solution of extra strength is needed"; (circular) "Bacteriacide Disinfectant * * * Non-Irritating Non-Poisonous. Thymoform' instantly deodorizes and disin- fects any material to which it is applied, no matter how fetid or offensive. Destroys and neutralizes all poisonous gases arising from decayed animal or vegetable matter. * * * Used: From % to 1 tablespoonful to 1 quart of water * * * 2 tablespoonfuls to 1 quart of water for general hygienic uses, and ^especially for antisepsis in personal hygiene of women. 4 table- spoonfuls to 1 quart of water where a solution of extra strength is needed. [Similar statements in foreign languages]." Misbranding was alleged with respect to all products for the reason that the following statements appearing in the labeling were statements regarding their curative or therapeutic effects, and were false and fraudulent: (Thymo- form, carton) "For all washes to prevent infection of the nose, mouth and throat. * * * Prevents any danger of blood poisoning because it kills germs, therefore it is recommended for * * * sores, and wounds * * * prevents infection * * * May be used undiluted on fresh cuts to stop bleeding * * * any further inflammation, * * * or swelling of the skin may be prevented by rubbing a few drops of Thymoform on the part of the body so infected"; (bottle) "Prevents infection * * * to prevent infection of the nose, mouth and throat * * * prevents any danger of blood poisoning because it kills germs, therefore it is recommended for * * * sores, and wounds, * * * May be used undiluted on fresh cuts to stop bleeding"; (circular) "Prevents contagion. * * * [similar statement in foreign languages]"; (Ferro China De Angelis) "Rebuilding * * * rich with assimilative Iron and the active principles of Chinchona Calisaya, is the best cure for: Enemia * * * Paleness—Malaria Stomach diseases, loss of appetite and General debility. The continued use, will strengthen the organism, and prevent many diseases"; (artificial Vichy water powders) "An indispensible product of modern therapy to place within the reach of everybody the curative process of alkali medicament, scientifically and prac- tically recognized as the best in all cases of chronic indigestion, Acute Stomach Troubler diseases of the Liver, Kidneys, Bowels, etc. [Similar statement in foreign language]." On April 29, 1935, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and it was ordered that the products be destroyed. W. R, GBEQQ, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.