15599. Adulteration and misbranding of vitamin tablets. U. S. v. 6 Cases  *  *  *.
(F. D. C. No. 28011. Sample No. 58161-K.) 
LIBEL FILED : October 4,1949, District of Arizona. 
ALLEGED SHIPMENT :   On or about January 29,1948, from Gardena, Calif.
PRODUCT: 6 cases, each containing 48 100-tablet bottles, of vitamin tablets 
at Phoenix, Ariz. Examination showed that the product contained less 
than 5,000 U.S.P. units of vitamin A and less than 125% of the minimum daily 
requirement for vitamin A.
LABEL IN PART: "One tablet provides: Vitamin A 5000 USP Units 125% 
MDR."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (1), a valuable constituent, 
vitamin A, had been in whole or in part omitted from the product.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the statement "one tablet provides: Vitamin 
A 5000 USP Units 125% MDR," which appeared on the label, was false and
misleading.   The product was adulterated and misbranded while held for 
sale after shipment in interstate commerce. 
DISPOSITION:   November   25,   1949.   Default   decree   of   condemnation   and 
destruction.