13482. Adulteration of Tri-B-Lex Vitamin B Complex.    U. S. v. American Bio-
Chemical Corp., Al G. Johns, and Joseph A. Blakeslee. Pleas of nolo 
contendere. Fine of $500 against corporation and $300 against each 
individual.    (F. D. C. No. 22015.   Sample No. 61607-H.)
INFORMATION FILED: August 1, 1947, Southern District of California, against 
the American Bio-Chemical Corp., Los Angeles, Calif.; Al G. Johns, presi- 
dent and treasurer; and Joseph A. Blakeslee, vice president and secretary.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of June 10 and July 8,1946, 
from the State of California into the State of Washington.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), a valuable constituent 
of the article, nicotinic acid, had been in part omitted and abstracted, in that 
the article purported to contain in each cubic centimeter 5 milligrams of 
nicotinic acid, whereas it contained a smaller amount.
The information alleged also that two other products, calcium levulinate 
and obstetrical pituitary, were adulterated under the provisions of the law 
applicable to drugs, as reported in notices of judgment on drugs and devices, 
No. 2314.
DISPOSITION : August 11, 1947. Pleas of nolo contendere having been entered, 
the court imposed a fine of $500 against the corporation and $300 against each 
individual.