6426. Canholene tetter salve and Cannolene scalp ointment. (F.D.C. No. 44886. S.Nos. 4-659/60 R.) QUANTITY: 130 1-oz. jars and 14 2?-oz. jars of salve and 18 3-oz. cans of ointment at Baltimore, Md. SHIPPED: Sometime in January or February 1960, and 7-5-60, from Atlanta, Ga., by Cannolene Co. LABEL IN PAET: (Jar) "Cannolene Tetter Salve" and (can) "Cannolene Scalp Ointment." ACCOMPANYING LABELING: Leaflets entitled "You Can Get Relief From." RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION : An establishment inspection showed that the tetter salve contained petrolatum, sulfur, ammoniated mercury-, and oil of tar and that the scalp ointment contained petrolatum, pine tar, and oil of cade. LIBELED : 9-8-60, Dist Md. CHARGE: 502(a)-when shipped, the labeling of the salve contained false and misleading representations that the article was an adequate and effective treatment for growing hair, dandruff, itching scalp and other scalp disorders, scalp conditioning, and tetter; and the labeling of the ointment contained false and misleading representations that the article was effective in the treatment of splitting, breaking, and falling hair; 502(e) (2)-the tetter salve was fabri- cated from two or more ingredients and its label failed to bear the common or usual name of each active ingredient, since sulfur and oil of tar were not declared on the label; and 502(f) (2)-the labeling of the tetter salve failed to warn that use of the article should be discontinued if rash or irritation developed, or if the condition persisted for which it was used; and that frequent or prolonged use, or application to large areas of the body may cause serious mercury poisoning. DISPOSITION: 10-12-60. Default-destruction. DRUGS AND DEVICES ACTIONABLE BECAUSE OF DEVIATION FROM OFFICIAL OR OWN STANDARDS