3000. Adulteration and misbranding of Nature's Minerals Compounds. IT.. S. v. 
8 Bottles of Nature's Minerals Compounds Tablets, and 18 Cans and 20 
Cans of Nature's Minerals Compounds Powder. Default decree of con- 
demnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 4010. Sample Nos. 55434-E to 
55436-E, incl.)
On March 21, 1941, the United States attorney for the Western District of 
Washington filed a libel against the above-named product at Seattle, Wash., 
alleging that it had been shipped on or about January 9 and 24, 1941, by P. G. 
Jurich from Pasadena, Calif.; and charging that it was adulterated and 
misbranded.
Portions of the article (8 bottles and 18 cans) were alleged to be adulterated 
in that it contained a poisonous or deleterious substance, namely, fluorine, which 
might have rendered it injurious to health.
The article was alleged to be misbranded: (1) In that the following statements 
(8 bottles) "Nature's Minerals * * * May be used as an aid in supplying 
in concrete form the minerals sometimes found deficient in the ordinary diet"; 
(18 cans) "Nature's Minerals . * * * 'Nature's Minerals' is an organic and 
inorgan:c combination representing mineral constituents which occur in the human 
body. * * * Best results will be obtained by placing dry on the tongue 
* * * May be used as an aid in supplying in concrete form the minerals 
sometimes found deficient in the ordinary diet"; and (20 cans) "Nature's Min- 
erals * •* * Best results will be obtained by placing dry on tongue," were false 
and misleading. (2) In that statements on accompanying display cards and in 
circulars which represented that it would be efficacious in the treatment of 
arthritis, neuritis, sciatica, indigestion, diabetes, colitis, gastritis, skin and nervous 
ailments; that it would remineralize the system and rebuild the glands; that it 
would insure the user that he would live to an advanced age without seeming old 
or losing his capacity to think or work; that it would drain the acids from the 
tissue cells; that it would enter directly into the blood and would be carried to 
every gland; organ, nerve and muscular cell and supply any element lacking or 
deficient; that it would banish acid conditions of the stomach and help digestion; 
that it would have a purifying action on the blood and aid in the elimination of 
waste matter ; that it would "Bring the great health Resorts right into your own 
home" and would alleviate conditions for which a sojourn at such resorts is 
customarily prescribed; that it would produce fine results in the treatment of 
hives, goiter, diabetes, colitis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, and liver, stomach, 
kidney and bladder troubles; that its use would prevent the development of goiter, 
skin disease, neuritis, obesity, rickets, anemia, weakness, asthma, stomach trouble, 
eczema, subnormal growth, nervous exhaustion, rheumatismt kidney and bladder 
trouble, constipation, acidosis and heart disorders, arthritis, blood disorders, high 
blood pressure, stomach ulcers, diabetes, bladder and kidney ulcers, tumors, 
mental.and physical exhaustion, and premature old age; and that users might 
reasonably expect the article to produce normal bone development, thyroid health 
and vitality, improved metabolism, red blood cells, increased vitality, good 
teeth, alkalinity, normal cell activity, sturdy bones, clear thought, good digestion, 
increased gastric juices, improved heart and liver action, improved body tissue, 
clear skin, steady nerves, better health and vitality and to dissolve calcium in 
arthritis, purify the blood, nourish every gland and organ, eliminate poisons and 
acids, improve digestion and prevent fermentation, were false and misleading since 
it would not be efficacious for such purposes.
It also was alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law applicable 
to drugs, as reported in D. D. N. J. No. 545.
On June 23, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.