6796.. Misbranding of Macu Brand Papaya Concentrate.    U. S. v. 12 Bottles and 
4   Bottles    of   Papaya   Concentrate.    Default   decree    of   destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 10142.    Sample No. 43991-F.)
LIBEL FILED:    On or about June 28, 1943, Western District of Missouri. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about April 19, 1943, by Macu Fruit Products, 
from Chicago, Ill.
centrate" was false as applied to the article, which consisted of a mixture of 
. papaya pulp, crushed seeds, fruit acids, flavoring, and sugar; and certain state- 
ments appearing on its label and in the circular entitled "Drink Papaya (Fruit 
Bomb a)" were false and misleading since they represented and suggested that 
the article, when used as directed, was a rich source of vitamins; that it was a 
valuable aid to digestion; and that it would be of value in such conditions 
as gastritis, diphtheria, ulcers, bowel disorders, dyspepsia, croup, cancer, and 
gastric fermentation, whereas the article, when used as directed, was not a rich 
source of vitamins, a valuable aid to digestion, or of value in the conditions 
mentioned.
The article was also alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law 
applicable to drugs, as reported in the notices of judgment on drugs and de- 
vices, No. 1126.
DISPOSITION: July 30, 1943. No claimant having appeared, judgment was 
entered ordering that the product be destroyed.