14698. Adulteration of Absorbex C and Absorbex M.   U. S. v. 4 Barrels, etc.
(F. D. C No. 22647.   Sample Nos. 41325-H, 41326-H.) 
LIBEL FILED :    On or about March 31, 1947, Western District of Missouri. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :    On or about September 24 and November 27, 1946, by the 
Tubbs Co., from Prescott, Wis. 
|  PRODUCT:   4   300-pound barrels of Absorbex C and 9   300-pound barrels of Ab- 
sorbex M at Stnlthton, Mo.   The products were used for neutralizing cream 
in the manufacture of dairy products for human consumption. 
LABEL IN PART:    "Absorbex C" and "Absorbex M    For Whole Milk, Skimmed
Milk, Buttermilk and Whey for Human Consumption." 
NATURE OF CHARGE : Adulteration, Section 402 (a) (2), the product contained an 
added poisonous and deleterious substance, a boron compound, which is unsafe 
• within the meaning of the law since it is a substance not required in the pro- 
l duction of the food and could be avoided by good manufacturing practice. 
i DISPOSITION: April 24, 1947. The Tubbs Co., claimant, having admitted the 
| ^legations in the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the products 
| Were ordered released under bond to be brought into compliance with the law, 
I under the supervision of the Food and Drug Administration. The products 
h     Were ^Processed for use as washing powder.