62. Misbranding:  of Glo-Go Hair Groom for  Men.     U.  S. v.  131 3-Fluid-Ounce
Packages and 8 6-Fluid-Ounce Packages of Glo-Go Hair Groom for Men. 
Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 3368. Sample 
No. 6557-E.)
The labeling of this product bore false and misleading representations regard- 
ing its efficacy in the conditions indicated below. The quantity of contents 
statement was in fine print and inconspicuous, and each of the cartons of both 
sizes was much larger than would have been necessary to hold the bottle which 
it contained.
On November 14,1940, the United States attorney for*the District of Colorado 
filed a libel against 131 3-fluid-ounce packages and 8 6-fluid-ounce packages of 
the above-named product at Denver, Colo., which had been consigned by the 
Glo-Co Co., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce 
on or about August 19, 1940, from Los Angeles, Calif.; and charging that it was 
misbranded.
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of alcohol and castor 
oil, together with perfumed materials.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements 
appearing in the labeling created a false and misleading impression regarding 
its value: (Carton) "Glo-Co is made with pure vegetable oils scientifically bal- 
anced so as to approximate the oils nature provides the normal scalp and 
hair"; (circular) "Keep Hair On Your Head Properly Groomed This Simple 
Glo-Co Way * * * Healthy hair, luxurious in growth, and lustrous with 
the glow of vitality * * * It's all a matter of simple care and grooming. 
Neglect may lead to baldness; carelessness will lead to trouble. Your hair is 
part of the body and requires proper cleansing and grooming. * * * A 
healthy growth of hair requires a clean, healthy scalp. So choose a hair aid 
that * * * tones the scalp, * * * Before It's Too Late Keep 
scalp * * * nourished * * * Dandruff is not to be confused with 
normal condition of scalp flaking and scale accumulation. This condition 
should be cared for with frequent cleansing with Glo-Co. Infectious dandruff 
is an organic disorder that requires your physician's care. Oily or Dry Hair is 
due to improper functioning of sebacious glands. Cleansing with Glo-Co Hair 
Groom is the first step that helps to restore sebacious glands to normal action, 
normalizing excess dryness or oiliness. Falling Hair and Thinning Hair. If 
due to organic disorder, consult your physician. Ordinarily it is due to lack 
of care in keeping scalp clean and properly nourished. Glo-Co hair groom con- 
tains pure vegetable oils that blend with the natural oils of the scalp, to over- 
come ordinary hair and scalp troubles."
The article was alleged to be misbranded further in that the statement of 
the quantity of contents appeared in fine print and was not prominently placed 
upon the carton with such conspicuousness (as compared with other words, 
statements, designs, or devices in the labeling) as to render it likely to be read 
and understood by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of 
purchase and use. It was alleged to be misbranded further in that the con- 
tainers were so made, formed, or filled as to be misleading.
On January 3, 1941, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.