27713. Adulteration and misbranding of  Migrro-Powder.     TT.  S. v.  24 Boxes of
Migro-Powder.     Default decree of condemnation and destruction.    (F.
& D. No. 39636.    Sample No. 33698-0)       , ."    ,.   .
The labeling of this product bore false and fraudulent representations regard- 
ing its curative and therapeutic effects. The article fell below the professed 
standard under which it was sold, since each powder was represented to 
contain 6 grains of acetanilide but in fact contained a less amount.
On June 3, 1987, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Indiana, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 23 boxes of Migro 
Powder at South Bend, Ind., alleging that the article had- been shipped in 
interstate commerce on or about March 12, 1987, by C. J. Czarnecki from 
Detroit, Mich., and charging adulteration and misbranding in violation of the 
Food and Drugs Act as amended. The article was labeled- in part: (Envelope) 
"Migro-Powder contains 288 Grs. Acetanilide Per Oz. Each powder contains 6 
Cars. (sic) Acetanilide its. 10 Grs. Contents 2 Powder."
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of acetanilide (4.3 grains 
per powder), sodium bicarbonate, and lactose.
It was alleged to be adulterated in that the statement on the envelope, "Each 
Powder Contains 6 Cars. Acetanilid," represented that it contained not less than 
6 grains of acetanilide per powder; whereas the strength of the article fell 
below the professed standard under which it was sold, since the powders 
contained less acetanilide than represented.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the statement "Each Powder 
Contains 6 Crs. Acetanilid," borne on the envelope, was false and misleading. 
It was alleged to be misbranded further in that the following statements regard- 
ing its curative and therapeutic effects were false and fraudulent: (Display 
carton) "Migro * * * for * * * Neuralgia * * * and Grippe"; (en- 
velope) "Migro * * * Intended to Relieve * * * Grippe and Neuralgia 
Directions: Place a powder upon the tongue and take a swallow of water. If 
necessary repeat in half an hour."
On August 11, 1937, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.