14298. Adulteration and misbranding of Colgin skipper compound.   U. S. v. 35
Cases   *   *   *.    (F. D. C No. 25553.    Sample No. 40141-K.)
LIBEL FILED:   September 14, 1948, Eastern District of North Carolina.
ALLEGED Sumatra: On or about August 9, 1946, by the Richard Colgin Co., 
from Dallas, Tex.
PRODUCT: 35 cases, each containing 24 12-ounce cans, of Colgin skipper com- 
pound at Rocky Mount, N. C.
LABEL IN PART :   "Colgin Skipper Compound   Protects Home-Cured Meats from 
Fly ,Skippers, Beetles and other Insects."
NATURE OF CHARGE:    Adulteration, Section 402 (a)   (1), the product contained 
:   an added poisonous and deleterious substance, borax, which may have ren- 
dered it injurious to health.
Misbranding, Section 403   (a), the label statements "Skipper Compound
Protects Home-Cured Meats from Skippers, Beetles and other Insects   *    *    *
Contents of can will treat 600 Lbs. of cured meat   *    *    *   Sprinkle Colgin
.     Skipper Compound to cover all surfaces of meat" were misleading since they
k*   represented and suggested that the article might safely be used, whereas it
would be potentially dangerous to the health of the consumer.
DISPOSITION : December 30, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and 
destruction.