8091. Adulteration  and misbranding of Vita-Pure B-Complex Vitamins.     U.  S.
v.  672  Cartons of Vita-Pure B-Complex Vitamins.    Default   decree  of 
forfeiture and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 11737.    Sample No. 47858-F.)
LIBEL FILED:   February 3, 1944, Western District of Arkansas.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : On or about March 29, 1943, from Oklahoma City, Okla., by 
the Roisman Products Co.
PRODUCT: 672 cartons, each containing 10 tablets, of the above-named product 
at El Dorado, Ark. Examination disclosed that the article contained 358 
micrograms of riboflavin and not more than 166 U. S. P. units of thiamine chlo- 
ride (Bj) per tablet.
VIOLATIONS CHARGED: Adulteration, Section 402(b) (1), the article was 50 per- 
cent deficient in vitamin Bi and 28 percent deficient in riboflavin, which con- 
stituents had been in whole or in part omitted or abstracted from it.
Misbranding, Section 403(a), the statements in the labeling, "Each tablet 
contains: Vitamin Bt (Thiamine Chloride) 333 U. S. P. Units Vitamin B2 (g) 
Riboflavin 500 Micrograms," and "1 tablet per day affords the average mini- 
mum requirements of adult persons," were false since the article did not con- 
tain the vitamin B* and riboflavin content stated, nor would one tablet a day 
afford the average minimum requirements of adult persons with respect to 
these two vitamins; and, Section 403 (j), the article purported to be a food for 
special dietary uses by reason of its vitamin content, and its label failed to 
bear such information concerning its vitamin properties as has been prescribed 
by regulations as necessary in order fully to inform purchasers as to its value 
for such uses, since such information appeared in a circular contained in the 
- carton but did not appear on the. label.
Further misbranding, Section 403 (a), the following statements in the 
labeling were false and misleading since the article would not effect the 
results suggested or implied: (Display cards) "Symptoms Which May De- 
velop From Vitamin B Complex Deficiency Nervousness Loss of Appe- 
tite Skin Disorders Weakness Neuritis Constipation Fatigue Faulty 
Memory B-Complex Vitamins 1 tablet per day affords the average mini- 
mum requirements of adult persons"; (inserts contained in retail package) 
"When Vitamin B Complex is not supplied in adequate amounts the following 
are among the symptoms which may develop: Loss of Appetite Skin Dis- 
orders Mental Depression Nutritional Anemia Faulty Memory Nervous- 
ness Constipation Weakness Fatigue Neuritis The daily intake of 
Vita-Pure B Complex Vitamins entirely prevents and corrects these defi- 
ciency symptoms when due to the lack of Vitamin B Complex Vita-Pure 
Vitamins Help Keep You Feeling Fit   No Need to Ration Your Health."
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 
devices, No. 1283.
DISPOSITION: April 17, 1944. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
forfeiture was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.