3449. Misbranding of Eden Creme.   U. S. v. 1,601 Jars   *   *   *.    (F. D. C. No.
29066.   Sample No. 58673-K.)
LIBEL FILED :   April 17, 1950, Southern District of California.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT: On or about January 26, 1950, by Captivante Labs., Inc.,
from New York, N. Y.
PRODUCT : 1,601 jars of Eden Creme at Venice, Calif. Examination showed that
the product was a soft cream containing approximately the declared amount
of estrogenic hormones.
LABEL, IN PAST: "Eden Creme * * * Approximately 30,000 International
Units of Estrogens (substantially Estrones with traces of Equilin, Hippulin,
Estradiol and Equilinin) in this jar. This jar should last during a 30-day
consecutive period. Net contents not less than 2 ozs. Distributors House of
Eden, 6411 Hollywood Blvd.   Hollywood 28, Calif."
NATURE OF CHARGE : Misbranding, Section 502 (f) (1), the labeling of the article
failed to bear adequate directions for use since the labeling did not specify
any condition for which the article was to be used and did not state the
structure or function of the body that the article was intended to affect.
answer denying that the product was a drug and that it was misbranded
as alleged in the libel, but subsequently having withdrawn its claim and
answer, judgment of condemnation was entered and the court ordered that
the product be destroyed.