300. Misbranding:  of  Samson Therapeutic Lamps.    IT.  S. v.  55  Samson Thera
peutic Lamps.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. D. C.
No. 1345.    Sample No. 75114-D.)
The labeling of this device contained false and misleading representations
regarding its efficacy in the conditions indicated below.
On January 20, 1940, the United States attorney for the District of Minnesota
filed libels against 55 of the above-named devices at St. Paul, Minn., alleging
that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce within the period
from on or about November 25, 1939, to on or about January 2, 1940, by the
Samson United Corporation from Rochester, N. Y.; and charging that it was
misbranded.
Examination showed that the product was a table-type lamp fitted with a
heating element.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements
appearing in the accompanying circular were false and misleading: "Excellent
for relief of arthritis, lumbago, cramps, colds, sprains, etc. The heat rays of
the sun are unequaled in health preserving qualities. People whose work
confines them inside, where they are uhabie to enjoy the heat of the sun's rays,
suffer from many annoying ailments. Modern science has proved that sun-
shine is necessary to sound health. As a result, concentrated electric sun-
shine has been developed to bring the heat of the sun's rays inside when-
ever you want it. Designed by prominent engineers and approved by outstanding
health authorities, this therapeutic lamp, used a few minutes daily, brings
you health, beauty and vitality. Care of hair. General application of thera-
peutic rays every night will keep scalp healthy and improve blood circulation
*?* *. Colds. Apply rays to back of neck and downward along spine to
relieve  congestion.   Cramps   *    *   *   rheumatism   *   *   *   menstrual  pains
*?* * insomnia * * * backache * * * skin ailments. Therapeutic
rays stimulate pores, eliminate all impurities and strengthen tissues. Invaluable
in treatment of acne, crow's-feet, dry skin, oily skin, wrinkles, blemishes, etc."
On May 1, 1940, no claimant having appeared, judgments of condemnation
were entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
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