68. Adulteration and misbranding of Palmer's Antiseptic Skin Lotion.     V. S. v.
36 Bottles of Palmer's Antiseptic Skin Lotion.    Default decree of con-
demnation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 183.    Sample No. 35008-D.)
This product contained mercuric chloride (corrosive sublimate), a poisonous
or deleterious substance. It was recommended in its labeling that it be used for
minor cuts, burns, and bites, that bandages be applied loosely and saturated
with the lotion and that it be applied for any cuts and irritation. It would be
dangerous to health when so used. Its labeling failed to reveal facts material
with respect to the consequences which might result from its use under the
conditions of use prescribed in the labeling or under such conditions of use as
are customary or usual, and failed to bear adequate directions for use and warn-
ings against use In those pathological conditions where its use might be
dangerous to health or against unsafe methods or duration of administration.
On March 8, 1939, the United States attorney for the Eastern District erf
Virginia filed a libel against 36 bottles of Palmer's Antiseptic Skin Lotion at
Richmond, Va., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce
on or about November 25, 1938, by Solon Palmer from New York, N. T.; and
charging that it was adulterated and misbranded. It was alleged to be mis-
branded under the provisions of the law applicable to drugs for the reasons
stated above. It was also alleged to be adulterated under those applicable to
cosmetics as reported in 0. N. J. No. 21.
It was alleged to be adulterated and misbranded in violation of the Food and
Drugs Act of 1906, reported in notice of judgment No. 30883 published under
that act
On May 31,1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was
entered, and the product was ordered destroyed.