2042. Misbranding of Choloid Tablets. U. S. v. 289 Bottles of Choloid Tablet*. Default decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. D. C. No. 20707. Sample No. 51188-H.) LIBEL FILED: August 9,1946, Northern District of (Iowa. ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 17, 1946, by the Northwest Poultry Sup- plies Co., from Sioux Falls, S. Dak. PRODUCT: 289 bottles of Choloid Tablets at Sioux Center, Iowa. Analysis showed that the tablets consisted essentially of copper sulfate, citrate arsenite, zinc, and calcium and sodium sulfocarbolates. NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the following label state- ments were false and misleading: "Choloid Cht>lera and Fowl Typhoid Tablets * * * If trouble is of mild form use two or three tablets to a gallon. For severe cases use four or five tablets to a gallon. * * * Use until disease is checked. * * * Choloid Tablets are recommended for use as a preventive and check for all bowel trouble of poultry. They are especially effective for treatment of the severe intestinal disorders??Cholera and fow typhoid. Given as a mild dose one day each month to the laying flock, they act as a stimulant." The article would not be effective for the purposes repre- sented and suggested. DISPOSITION: September 11, 1946. No claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.