21549. Misbranding of Chicko Tablets for White Diarrhea in Chicks, 
Chicko Tablets for Roup, Canker, Catarrh, Influenza and Sore- 
Head, and Chicko Powder for 'Cholera and Other Bowel Trouble 
in Poultry. IT. S. v. 60% Dozen Packages of Chicko Tablets for 
White Diarrhea in Chicks, et al. Default decrees of condemna- 
tion, forfeiture, and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 30449, 30450, 30451. 
Sample nos. 17073-A, 17074-A, 17075-A.)
Examination of the drug products involved in these cases disclosed that they 
contained no ingredients or combinations of ingredients capable of producing 
certain curative and therapeutic effects claimed in the labeling.
On May 15, 1933, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Iowa, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district 
court libels praying seizure and condemnation of 60% dozen packages of Chicko 
Tablets For White Diarrhea in Chicks, 101A dozen packages of Chicko Tab- 
lets for Roup, Canker, Catarrh, Influenza and Sore-Head, and 59% dozen pack- 
ages of Chicko Powder for Cholera and Other Bowel Trouble in Poultry at 
Ottumwa, Iowa, alleging that the articles had been shipped in interstate com- 
merce on or about February 23, 1926, by the Redwood Laboratories, Inc., from 
Redwood Falls, Minn., and charging misbranding in violation of the Food and 
Drugs Act as amended.
Analyses of samples of the articles by this Department showed that the 
Chicko Powder for Cholera and Other Bowel Trouble in Poultry consisted 
essentially of potassium, alum, sulphur, capsicum, and asafetida; and that the 
Chicko Tablets for White Diarrhea in Chicks consisted essentially of mercuric 
chloride, compounds of zinc, calcium, and sodium, including phenolsulphonates; 
and that the Chicko Tablets for Roup, Canker, Catarrh, Influenza and Sore- 
Head consisted essentially of compounds of sodium, potassium, and manga- 
nese, including a sulphate, and boric acid.
It was alleged in the libels that the articles were misbranded in that the 
following statements appearing in the labeling, regarding the curative and 
therapeutic effects of the articles, were false and fraudulent: (Chicko Tablets 
for White Diarrhea in Chicks, bottle label) " For White Diarrhea in Chicks "; 
(carton) " For White Diarrhea and other Bowel Trouble * * * As a Pre- 
ventive. * * * For Sick Chicks. For White Diarrhea and other bowel 
trouble * * * For Adult Sick Bird. For mature bird suffering from loose 
bowels or any form of diarrhea * * * If the birds are too sick or refuse to 
drink * * *. As in other diseases"; (Chicko Tablets For Roup, Canker, 
Catarrh, Influenza and Sore-Head, bottle label) " For Roup, Canker, Catarrh, 
Influenza and Sore-Head As a Preventive against Roup and other similar 
diseases * * * For Sick Fowls * * * In severe cases dip the fowl's 
head in this solution at frequent intervals and continue the treatment until 
well"; (carton label) "Tablets for Roup, Canker, Catarrh, Influenza and 
Sore-Head * * * As a Preventive against Roup and other similar dis- 
eases * * * For sick fowls * * * If the disease has developed so far 
that the bird cannot see * * * In severe cases dip the fowl's head in 
this solution at frequent intervals and continue the treatment until well. 
* * * As in other diseases * *' * ";' (Chicko Powder for Cholera and 
Other Bowel Trouble in Poultry, carton) "Powder for Cholera and Other 
Bowel Trouble in Poultry Also for Black Head in Turkey * * * Chicko 
Powder for Cholera for Chickens When chicks have cholera or loosening of the 
bowels caused by eating musty or otherwise unfit feed, mix 1 tablespoonful of 
Chico O powder for Cholera with a quart of mash. * * * If the birds are too 
sick to eat * * * For turkeys having Black Head—Mix a tablespoonful of 
Chick O Powder for cholera with a quart of mash * * * As in other dis- 
eases * * * This powder is not intended for a cure at all; it is a special 
formula for a special ailment and has been used by Government representatives 
with most excellent results."
On September 23, 1933, no claimant having appeared for the property, judg- 
ments of condemnation and forfeiture were entered, and it was ordered by the 
court that the product be destroyed by the United States marshal. It was 
further ordered that costs be assessed against the shipper.
M. L. WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.