26734. Energol Germ Oil Concentrate.   (F.D.C. No. 43317.   S. No. 52-100 P.) 
QUANTITY :   5   8-oz. btls. and 50   16-oz. btls. at Minneapolis, Minn.
SHIPPED :   Between 12-18-58 and 5-4-59, from York, Pa., by York Barbell Co. 
LABEL IN PART :   "Hoffman's Energol Germ Oil Concentrate * * * Mfg. by Bob
Hoffman, York Barbell Co. York, Pa.   * * * a blend of Wheat Germ Oil, Soy
Oil, and Rice Germ Oil."
ACCOMPARTING LABELING :   Leaflets entitled "Energol Hoffman's Germ Oil Con- 
centrate." 
LIBELED :   7-28-59, Dist. Minn.
CHARGE: 403(a)—when shipped and while held for sale, the labeling of the 
article contained statements which represented and suggested that the article 
would contribute athletic and body-building ability, and be an invigorator 
to the user; that it would promote the growth of children; that linoleic acid, 
choline, inositol, and vitamin E are essential in human nutrition; that the 
linoleie acid in the article was essential in human nutrition in the formation 
of nerves, glands, the sex and adrenal hormones, and the corpuscles of the 
blood, and for muscle and body growth; that the vitamin E was essential in 
human nutrition for life and sex functioning, including proper ovulation, 
reproduction, and lactation in the female, and for sexual vigor and ability 
in the male; that it would give one super-health, strength, muscle, energy, 
added weight, muscular coordination and endurance; supply the materials 
needed for all cell construction; act as an "oxygen accelerator"; result in 
longevity, improvement in morale, and general well-being; give one the feel- 
ings, capabilities and appearances of youth; and retain normal sex functions 
to a late age, which statements were false and misleading since the need for 
linoleie acid, choline, inositol, and vitamin E in human nutrition has not been 
established, and the article was not capable of fulfilling the promises of bene- 
fit made for it; and 403(j)—the article purported to be and was represented 
as a food for special dietary uses by reason of its vitamin content and its 
label failed to bear as required by regulations, a statement that "The need 
for linoleie acid, choline, inositol, and vitamin E in human nutrition has not 
been established."
The article was alleged also to be misbranded under the provisions of the 
law applicable to drugs as reported in notices of judgment on drugs and 
devices, No. 6059.
DISPOSITION: 11-4-59. Consent—claimed by Pavo Co., Inc., Minneapolis, 
Minn., and relabeled.