137. Adulteration  and  misbranding of prophylactics.    TJ.  S. v.  15%   Gross  of
Prophylactics.     Default    decree     of     condemnation     and    destruction.
(F. D. C. No. 1188.    Sample No. 73891-D.)
On December 14, 1939, the United States attorney for the District of Massa-
chusetts filed a libel against 15? gross of prophylactics at Boston, Mass.,
alleging that the article had been shipped In interstate commerce on or about
November 1, 1939, by the Everett Rubber Co. from New York, N. Y.; and charg-
ing that it was adulterated and misbranded. The article was labeled in part:
"Les Genuine Liquid Latex."
It was alleged to be adulterated in that its quality fell below that which it
purported or was represented to possess.
The article was alleged to be misbranded In that representations In the label-
ing that it would be efficacious for the prevention of disease and was guaran-
teed for 5 years were false and misleading.
On January 29,1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.