21537. Misbranding of Sleepy Salts. J. S. v. 143 Packages, et al., of Sleepy Salts. Default decree of condemnation, forfeiture, and destruc- tion. (F. & D. no. 31255. Sample nos. 43945-A, 43946-A, 43947-A.) Examination of the drug preparation Sleepy Salts disclosed that it con- tained no ingredient or combination of ingredients capable of producing certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling. On October 19, 1933, the United States attorney for the District of New Jersey, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of one hundred and forty-three 75-cent-size, one hundred and forty-three $l-size, and thirty-five $1.50-size pack- ages of Sleepy Salts at Newark, N.J., alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about September 2, 1933, by the Sleepy Water Co., from Chicago, Ill., and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended. Analysis of a sample by this Department showed that the article consisted essentially of sodium sulphate and magnesium sulphate, with a small propor- tion of sodium chloride. It was alleged in the libel that the article was misbranded in that the fol- lowing statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the article, appearing in the white circular shipped with all sizes and the poster shipped with the $1 and $1.50 sizes, were false and fraudulent: (Poster, $1.00 and $1.50 sizes only) "Reduce Safely With Sleepy Salts * * * Now! Home Made Mineral Water Will Curb * * * Rheumatism, Neuritis, Arthritis & Kidney Distress", (white circular all sizes) "For a Reduction of Overweight Sleepy Salts is a safe, sound * * * treatment. The twentieth century demands of every person, clearness of mind and a swift and graceful body. If you have these, you keep on looking youthful no matter how fast the years roll on. We all know today, thanks to modern medical science, that overweight is a robber of youth, a scourge to health,—and without both youth and health, every person would be severely robbed of many of life's greatest pleasures. * * * obesity (overweight). When this condition becomes extremely aggravated, it often brings on various types of diseases * * * it often cuts down the length of life of the ailing person. It is evident, naturally, that this refers not to an accumulation of fat beneath the skin, but to the extreme cases of the kind where there is a fatty penetration into muscular tissues and where different important organs are surrounded by a coating of fat which makes it more difficult for them to act. Almost every modern and intelligent man and "woman knows or is aware of these facts. They fear being overweight. And unfortu- nately, great harm has come to many people who adopt drastic dangerous means of self medication in their efforts towards personal improvement. Sleepy Salts is not a treatment of starvation. Instead it is still possible to eat as much of the right food as you want and need, to' satisfy yourself. Never go hungry. But it is of course logical to confine oneself to foods that turn into energy and strength and to avoid foods that turn into fat. Sleepy Salts offer tremendous assistance to the problem of overweight when not due to organic disease. Organic disease of such kind does not often occur, and in those few cases, the symptoms are usually noticeable that the proper and suit- able medical assistant that the condition calls for is usually promptly had. Sleepy Salts is a very beneficial product which when taken with reasonable feeding recommendations, is of definite and specific benefit in the reduction of excess fat, when that fattening condition is not due to any disease of the body; and in that regard Sleepy Salts may be used safely by everyone without the slightest fear of any harm to the system. For men and women who aire disagreeably overweight and who wish to fight the tendency of their bodies towards excess fat, in order to be more physically able as well as attractive, Sleepy Salts is definitely recommended. * * * in the treatment of excess fat and Rheumatic, gouty and nervous disorders. As a matter of fact, from the viewpoint of the medical treatment, Sleepy Salts is directed towards the same objective that people have in drinking the waters of these famous health resorts. * * * aided Digestion * * * quieted their nerves and let them sleep sound and rest well. * * * help the sick, the weak and the ailing. * * * if a person is trying to lower the amount of excess flesh, and if the work of Sleepy Salts is constantly being made more difficult by absolutely unlimited and uncontrolled eating of wrong foods, this could easily counteract such progress as was being obtained by the medical treatment. Losing Fat Quickly * * * When a decided thorough cleansing is desired * * * It is easy to take Sleepy Salts on a weak stomach. * * * use Sleepy Salts, a little in a glass of water every morning before breakfast, to keep your system free from waste matter, toxine and depleting poisons", (yellow leaflet) "Many world famous mineral waters act not only upon the upper and lower bowel but also for the kidneys. To make a mineral water for the kidneys, cut the usual dose in half and use only *4 teaspoonful Sleepy Salts in a glass of water. * * * for a thorough cleansing. * * * Take Sleepy Salts daily. It is that regular morning glass full of Sleepy Salts water that may lead to a longer, more healthful life. Don't expect too fast results. * * * Sleepy Salts every day for best results. * * * To all Who Want to Regain Or Retain Health The Simple Easy Sleepy Salts Water Way * * * make up a quart of this health water." On November 24, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- ment of condemnation and forfeiture was entered, and it was ordered by the court that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal. ' M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.