3646. Misbranding of wheat germ.    XT'. S. v. 9% Gases of Golden Harvest Wheat
Germ.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C. No.
7059.   Sample No. 76377-E.) - 
The label of this product contained misleading claims, as explained hereinafter.
On or about March 23,1942, the United States attorney for the Northern Dis- 
trict of Iowa filed a libel against 9% cases, each containing 12 8-ounce cans, of 
Golden Harvest Wheat Germ at Sioux City, Iowa, which had been consigned 
by the Wheat Products Co., alleging that the article had been shipped on or 
about February 23, 1942, from Omaha, Nebr.; and charging that it was 
misbranded.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements 
appearing on the label, "One of Nature's richest sources of B-1, E and G the 
Vitamins necessary for normal Health and Growth. Vitamin B-1 promotes 
nervous stability—intestinal regularity—digestion and stimulates the appetite. 
Also vital to pregnant and nursing mothers. Vitamin E is thought to increase 
the mineral nutrition to the muscular and nervous tissues. Vitamin G is nec- 
essary to growth and development.   It promotes   *   *   *   vitality.   Vitamin
A promotes a feeling of well being'and is essential in the resistance to infection, 
notably of Eyes, Lungs, Tonsils* Sinuses and Intestinal Tract. *: * r?" Wheat 
Germ contain organic calcium phosphorus and iron so1 necessary for rich 
\ blood, strong teeth and bones. This cdmbjlnation of vitamins and minerals helps 
/build vital resistance," were misleading since it would not accomplish the results 
nor fulfill the promises of benefit represented or suggested.
On April 10, 1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product;was ordered destroyed.
MISCELLANEOUS