2340. Misbranding of Egyptian Herb Tea.    U. S. v. 59 Boxes    *    *    *    and 1,500
Circulars.    (F. D. C. No. 23681.   Sample No. 89530-H.)
LIBEL FILED :    September 9, 1947, District of South Dakota.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about May 27, 1947, by the Egyptian Tea Co., from
Akron, Ohio.
PRODUCT: 59 2-ounce boxes of Egyptian Herb Tea at Huron, S. Dak., together
with 1,500 circulars entitled, "Egyptian Herb Tea A Natural Laxative." Ex-
amination showed that the product consisted essentially of plant material,
including a laxative drug such as senna.
circulars were false and misleading, since they represented that the article
was safe; that it was a cure for constipation; and that it would promote
sleep, soothe the nerves, clean the intestines, and digest food. The article was
not safe and would not fulfill the promises of benefit stated and implied.
DISPOSITION: October 21, 1947. Default decree of condemnation and destruc-
tion.