28322. Misbranding of Pneumo Oil.    V. S. v. 15 Packages of Pneumo Oil.    De¬
fault   decree   of   condemnation  and  destruction.     (F.   &  D.   No.   39521. 
Sample No. 14645-C.)
This product bore on its labeling false and fraudulent representations regard- 
ing its curative or therapeutic effects. It also contained less alcohol than 
was declared on the label.
On May 4, 1937, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 15 packages of Pneumo Oil at 
Toledo, Ohio, alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate com- 
merce on or about July 12, 1933, by the Pneumo Oil Co. from Detroit, Mich., 
and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of kerosene, oil of 
peppermint, and a small amount of camphor.   It contained no alcohol.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the carton, bottle label, and circular 
bore false and fraudulent statements regarding its effectiveness for the relief 
of pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pleurisy, quinsy, sore throat, neuritis, 
lumbago, rheumatism, inflammation, coughs, soreness, painful swellings, men- 
strual suffering, and influenza. The article was alleged to be misbranded 
further in that the statement "Alcohol 10%," appearing on the carton and bottle 
label, was false and misleading since it contained no alcohol.
On October 19, 1937, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BROWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.