28347. Misbranding of Knox-All Septo-Knox Tablets. IT. S. v. 35 Boxes and 24 
Boxes of Knox-All Septo-Knox Tablets. Default decree of condemna- 
tion and destruction.    (F. & D. No. 39937.    Sample No. 19982-C.)
The labeling of this veterinary product contained false and fraudulent rep- 
resentations regarding its curative or therapeutic effects.
On July 3, 1937, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Iowa, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the dis- 
trict court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 59 boxes of Knox-All 
Septo-Knox Tablets at Alta Vista, Iowa, alleging that the article had been 
shipped in interstate commerce on or about. April 28, 1937, by the Knox-All 
Co. from Freeport, Ill., and charging misbranding in violation of the Food 
and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of sodium sulphate, 
calcium sulphate, calcium carbonate, talc, starch, and a "small amount of cap- 
sicum.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements borne on 
the label, regarding its curative or therapeutic effects, were false and fraudu- 
lent: "Knox-All Septo-Knox The ideal treatment for all types of fowls in indi- 
cated diaretic conditions, sour crop, and wherever poor appetite may be con- 
clusive evidence of needed stimulation. A positive preventative for cocci- 
diosis and a complete eliminator for the same after it has been contracted. A 
non-poisonous compound * * * giving the desired results without the use 
of further curatives. Septo-Knox will care for the most stubborn cases of 
constipation caused by feeding highly concentrated mashes. General Treat- 
ment Directions. Baby Chicks: One (1) tablet to each gallon of drinking 
water from date of hatch to twelve weeks.    In indications of coccidiosis, use
(2) tablets per gallon of drinking water for ten days, then reduce to one tablet 
per gallon."
On December 8, 1937, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemna- 
tion was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BROWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.