19867. Adulteration and Misbranding of elixir iron, quinine, and strych- 
nine. V. S. v. 480 Bottles of Elixir Iron, Quinine, and Strychnine. 
Default   decree   of   condemnation,   forfeiture,   and   destruction.
(P. & D. No. 27988.    I. S. No. 53116.    S. No. 6021.)
This action involved the interstate shipment of a quantity of elixir iron, 
quinine, and strychnine, a product recognized by the National Formulary. 
Examination of samples showed that certain of the ingredients had separated 
and precipitated, as the result of which the product dispensed in the customary 
manner would not contain the proper dosage of the essential drugs.
On April 7, 1932, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Illinois, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
District Court of the United States for the district aforesaid a libel praying 
seizure and condemnation of 480 bottles of the said elixir iron, quinine, and
strychnine at Chicago, Ill., alleging that the article had been shipped in inter- 
state commerce on January 26, 1932, by McKesson & Bobbins (Inc.), from 
Bridgeport, Conn., to Chicago, Ill., and charging adulteration and misbranding 
in violation of the food and drugs act.
It was alleged in the libel that the article was adulterated in that it was sold 
under or by a name recognized in the National Formulary, and differed from 
the standard of quality and purity as determined by the tests laid down in the 
said National Formulary, official at the time of investigation, and its own 
standard of strength was not stated on the container.
Misbranding was alleged for the reason that the designation on the label, 
" One Gallon * * * Elixir Iron, Quinine and Strychnine (Elixir Ferri, 
Quininae et Strychninae) N. F.," was false and misleading.
On July 28, 1932, 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.
HENBY A. WALLACE, Secretary of Agriculture.