12389. Adulteration and misbranding of Saladola.    U. S. v. 2 Cases    *    *    *.
(F. D. C. No. 22933.   Sample No. 74493-H.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 17,1947, District of Massachusetts.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about February 28,1947, by I. Pedliken, from Provi- 
dence, R. I.   This was a return shipment.
PRODUCT: 2 cases, each containing 24 1-pint bottles, of Saladola at Fall River, 
Mass.   Analysis showed that the product was artificially colored mineral oil.
LABEIL, IN PART: "Saladola Brand A Non-fattening Oil Pure Mineral Oil 
(Certified Food Color Added) This oil is for the preparation of non-fattening, 
non-nutritive, and low calorie Dressings for salads Packer Mercantile Food 
Products Co. Boston, Mass.   *   *   *   Try this French Dressing Today!"
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (4), artificial color had been 
added to mineral oil so as to make it appear to be salad oil, which is better and 
of greater value.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label designation "Saladola" was false and 
misleading since it represented and suggested that the product was salad oil, 
and the label statement "French Dressing" was false and misleading since it 
falsely represented and suggested that freneh dressing could be made with the 
article. The label was misleading also since the label statement "for the 
preparation of non-fattening, non-nutritive, and low calorie Dressings for 
salads," coupled with the directions for use, represented to purchasers that the 
article was wholesome and suitable for use as a substitute for food oils in 
preparing salads, whereas the labeling failed to reveal the material fact that 
the substitution of mineral oil for food oil in preparing salads may be harmful 
and may have a deleterious effect.
DISPOSITION: June 16, 1947. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- 
demnation was entered and product was ordered destroyed.