2663. Misbranding of Leuco-Derm Ointment. U. S. v. 30 Cartons, etc.   (F. D. C.
No. 24943.   Sample Nos. 43438-K,43439-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   July 20, 1948, Northern District of Illinois.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about April 26, 1948, by the Mann Chemical Co.,
from Detroit, Mich.
PRODUCT: 30 ?-ounee cartons, 12 1-ounce cartons, and 6 2-ounce cartons of
Leuco-Derm Ointment Regular and 6 ?-ounce cartons and 6 1-ounce cartons
of Leuco-Derm Ointment Strong, at Chicago, 111. Examination showed that the
products consisted of petrolatum, zinc oxide, and tar.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (a), certain statements on the
labels of the articles and in a circular enclosed in each carton and entitled
"For Best Results and General Directions" were false and misleading. These
statements represented and suggested that the articles were effective in the
treatment of eczema, itch, and other skin conditions, psoriasis, chronic varicose
ulcers, and weeping and itching skin conditions, whereas the articles were not
effective in the treatment of such conditions.
DISPOSITION: September 8, 1948. Default decree of condemnation and
destruction.