14092. Adulteration and misbranding of Vi-et Tablets.  U. S. v. Cerophyl Labora¬
tories, Inc.  Plea of nolo contendere.  Fine of $250 and costs.   (F. D. C.
No. 25577.   Sample No. 20291-K.) 
INFORMATION FILED:    October 18, 1948, Western District of Missouri, against
Cerophyl Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about February 13, 1948, from the State of Missouri
into the State of Nebraska. 
NATURE OF CHARGE:   Adulteration, Section 402 (b)   (1), a valuable constituent,
vitamin D, had been in part omitted from the article.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statement "Vitamin Content of Vi-et
Per 5 Grams (10 Tablets)    *    *    *   D Irradiated ergosterol 400 USP" was
false and misleading since each 5 grams (10 tablets) of the article contained
less than 400 U. S. P. units of vitamin D. 
DISPOSITION :   November 29,1948.  A plea of nolo contendere having been entered,
the court imposed a fine of $250 and costs.