14096. Adulteration and misbranding of Crest-A-Min.  U. S. v. 5 Cases   *   *   *.
(F. D. C. No. 24651.   Sample No. 19601-K)
LIBEL FILED :   May 24,1948, Southern District of Ohio.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 6, 1948, by the Crestline Co., from Chi- 
cago, Ill.
PRODUCT: 5 cases, each containing 24 bottles, of Crest-A-Min at Cincinnati, 
Ohio. Examination showed that the product was an orange-colored powder, 
flavored with oil of orange and containing organic matter and minerals. Each 
y2 ounce contained 189 milligrams of calcium and 187 milligrams of phosphorus.
LABEL IN PART: "Crest-A-Min A Food Supplement * * * y2 oz. Crest- 
line contains * * * calcium 375 milligrams * * * phosphorus 375 
milligrams   *   *   *   Net Weight 12 oz."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), valuable constituents, 
calcium and phosphorus, had been in part omitted from the article.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the label statements "Each % oz. con- 
tains * * * calcium 375 milligrams * * * phosphorus 375 milli- 
grams" were false and misleading.
DISPOSITION :   August 11,1948.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.