3841. Misbranding of Vita-Port Vitamin B! Tonic.    IT. S. v. 141 Bottles of Vita-
Port Vitamin Bt Tonic.     (F. D. C. No. 7539.    Sample No. 87177-E.)
The labeling of this product bore false and misleading therapeutic claims.
On May 20, 1942, the United States attorney for the. District of Columbia filed 
a libel against 141 bottles of Vita-Port Vitamin Bi Tonic at Washington, D. C, 
alleging that the article was being offered for sale in the District of Columbia 
at the Super Cut Rate Drugs, Washington, D. C.; and charging that it was mis- 
branded. It was labeled in part: "Each fluid ounce contains thiamine hydro- 
chloride (Vitamin Bi) ... 4 mg. (Equivalent to 1330 International Units) 
Alcohol 20 Per cent."
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements in 
the labeling, "Here's Health * * * Recommended for Underweight—Loss of 
Appetite Nervousness," were false and misleading since it would not be an 
effective treatment for such conditions.
It was also alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law applicable 
to drugs, as reported in notices of judgment on drug and devices.
On June 26, 1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.