1653. Misbranding of DPS Formula 75 Vitamin Capsules. U. S. v. 18 Bottles of DPS Formula 75 Vitamin Capsules. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 15481. Sample No. 26542-H.) LIBEL FILED : On or about March 12, 1945, District of Colorado. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 22 and February 12, 1945, by the Dartell Laboratories, from Los Angeles, Calif. PRODUCT : 18 bottles of DPS Formula 15 Vitamin Capsules at Denver, Colo. LABEL, IN PART : (Bottle) "100 * * * Perles Formula 75 Each perle con- tains irradiated ergosterol in wheat germ oil, enclosed in a gelatin perle pro- viding : 50,000 U. S. P. Units Vitamin D." NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (j), the article would be danger- ous to health when used in the dosage and with the frequency and duration prescribed, recommended, and suggested in the labeling, "four perles daily ? * "?* * Four perles wiU provide 200,000 U. S. P. Units vitamin D." DISPOSITION: May 14, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of con- demnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed. DRUGS ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO BEAR ADEQUATE DIRECTIONS OR WARNING STATEMENTS