191. Misbranding: of infra-red therapeutic lamps. TJ. S. v. 19 Mastercraft Infra-
Red Therapeutic Lamps Type Jio. 62. Default decree of condemnation
and destruction.     (F. D. C. No. 1349.    Sample Nos. 84842-D, 84843-D.) 
This device consisted of. a table model reflector lamp fitted with an incan-?\
descent bulb.   Its labeling bore false .and misleading representations regarding
its efficacy in the conditions indicated below.
On or about January 15, 1940, the United States attorney for the Eastern?'
District of Missouri filed a libel against 19 of the above-named devices at St.
on or about October 20 and November 25, 1939, by the Northern Electric Co.
from Chicago, 111.; and charging that it was misbranded.
The device was alleged to be misbranded in that its labeling bore represen-
tations that it would help one to fight aches and pains with nature's soothing
healing rays from the sun; that from the flaming disk of the sun are cast
forth the mysterious infra-red rays without which life on this planet would be
impossible; that such rays penetrate deep into the flesh, stimulate the nerves,
and cause greatly increased circulatory action which destroys infections, re-
builds diseased tissues, and promotes bodily health and vitality; that the device
would be efficacious in the treatment of backache due to weakness or fatigue,
bladder trouble, bronchitis, catarrh, eczema, rheumatism, cramps, earaches,
hysteria, lumbago, menstrual pains (dysmenorrhea), toothache, pain, neuralgia,
neuritis, sleeplessness or insomnia and sciatica; that a catarrhal condition of
the bladder would be relieved by a 10-minute application; that the device
would afford a very prompt and effective treatment for colds in the head; that
congestion would be broken up and inflammation relieved by applying the
device to the blood vessels at the back of the head and along the spine; that
general body treatments would be useful in stimulating the blood; and that with
the application of the device heat rays penetrate down into the tissues, muscles,
and even vital organs, bringing comfort and relief, which representations were
false and misleading.
On February 9, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.