3601 Misbranding of Gattis worm oil.   U. S. v. 9 Cases    *    *    *.    (F. D. C. No.
|?s   29057.    Sample No. 82206-K.)
LutoJFrLED:   On or about April 13, 1950, Southern District of West Virginia.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT:    On or about March 10, 1950, by the Gattis Chemical Co.,
from Nashville, Tenn.
PRODUCT: 9 cases, each containing 12 1-ounce bottles, of Gattis tcorm oil at
Williamson, W. Va.
LABEL, IN PART: "Gattis' Worm Oil Each Fluid Ounce Contains: 22 Mins.
Oil Worm Seed, 12 Mins. Chloroform, 421 Mins. Castor Oil, Turpentine,
Combined with Aromatics. Directions: Children 2 to 5 years old, one-half
teaspoonful; 5 to 10 years old, one teaspoonful. Adults, one and a half
teaspoonfuls. One dose morning and night; (May be given for 2 or 3 days if
necessary.)."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Misbranding, Section 502 (j), the article was dangerous
to health when used in the dosage and with the frequency and duration
prescribed, recommended, or suggested in its labeling.
DISPOSITION :    May 8, 1950.   Default decree of condemnation and destruction.