17363. Misbranding of Nozol. U. S. v. 240 Bottles of Nozol. Default decree 
of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction. (F. & D. No. 24501, 
I. S. No. 029567.    S. No. 2800.)
OB February 6, 1980, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Indiana, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
District Court of the United States for said district a libel praying seizure and 
condenmation of 240 bottles of Nozol, remaining in the original unbroken pack- 
ages at Indianapolis, Ind., alleging that the article had been shipped by the 
Nozol Ca (Inc.), Pittsburgh, Pa., on or about February 25, 1929, and had been
transported from the State of Pennsylvania into the State of Indiana, and 
?laiargMig misbranding in violation of the food ami drags act as amended."
Analysis of a sample of the article by this department showed that it consisted 
-essentially of mineral oil containing small amounts of camphor, menthol, and 
?oil of peppermint.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the state- 
ments regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the said article, appear- 
ing in the labeling, were false and fraudulent, since it contained no ingredient 
or combination of ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed: (Bottle 
label) "Keeps the nose   *   *   *   healthy;" (circular) " Nozol America's Nose 
Remedy   *   *   *   The Health and Care of the Nose.   Medical authorities are 
stressing the importance of the proper, regular care of the nose as a preventive 
of disease as well as in the treatment where infection nas already set in.   Most 
of the troubles of the human race can be traced to germs.   And it is through 
the nasal passages that many of these germs enter.   We constantly breath air 
that is filled with dust, germ-laden particles-some of these pass off with the 
nasal secretions.   However, not all are passed because many lodge on the 
moist membranous linings and soon an infection appears.   Regular cleaning of 
the nasal passages is as important as cleaning your teeth-the fact that they 
?can not be readily seen results in many people neglecting them.   Nozol is to-day 
recognized by physicians, hospitals, and specialists as the foremost preparation 
for the treatment of general nasal troubles.   Furthermore, they recommend 
JSTozol to prevent as well as to check disease.   *   *   *   Nozol   *   *   *   healing
* *   *   the infected parts and helping to stop further spread of the infec- 
tion.    *    *    *   permits sufficient time for therapeutic action.    *    *    *   Nozol
* * * is an effective agent in combating sinus trouble * * * Nozol is a 
liquid * * * reaching all parts of the mucous membrane, whereas salves 
and ointments seldom reach all the infected parts. Nozol for Nasal Catarrh. 
Catarrh of the nose is one of the most common of diseases. Chronic inflamma- 
tion of the membrane caused usually by excessive secretion is usually present 
in nasal catarrh and daily use of Nozol should be followed.   The healing,
* * * qualities of Nozol will greatly aid nature in correcting this catarrhal 
condition.    *    *    *   Nozol  for  Hay   Fever   *    *    *   Thousands   to-day  are
getting welcome relief during severe attacks and others start prevention early 
through the use of Nozol. Pollen, that carries the dreaded hay fever, attacks 
the delicate tissues of the lining. Nozol, when used in time, spreads over the 
tissues, preventing the pollen from attacking the lining. Nozol for Sinus 
Trouble. * * * It is estimated that * * * people in America are 
troubled with sinus infection of varying degrees. Sinus trouble * * * is 
indicated by frequent headaches, drippings of mucous into the throat, stoppage 
of the nasal passages and soreness and tenderness beneath the eye and over the 
cheekbone. If nature is allowed free rein, it can usually correct this condition. 
Nozol Most Effective Preparation for Sinus Trouble. By using Nozol regularly 
the nasal passages are kept clear and clean and proper drainage of the sinus 
allowed. Use frequently-three or four times a day if convenient, and shortly, 
the most stubborn cases of sinus trouble usually will yield to this treatment. 
Physicians are among those loudest in their praise of Nozol for sinus trouble.
* * * People having trouble breathing while sleeping, and this is also true 
in case of children, can overcome this condition by clearing out the passages 
-with Nozol;" (display card) "Nozol Relieves Sinus Trouble * * * Makes 
Breathing Easy * * * recommended by Specialists for * * * Hay 
Fever, General Nose Troubles. Use Nozol for Sinus Trouble * * * Sinus 
Trouble Relieved with Nozol.   *   *   *   Nozol (Nose All)."
On May 5, 1930, no claimant having appeared for the property, judgment of 
condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court that 
the product be destroyed by the United States marshal.
ABTHUB M. HTDB, Secretary of Agriculture.