26834. Misbranding of An-Idln and Andre Stainless Iodine. U. S. v. 27 Pack- 
ages of An-Idln and 21 Packages of Andre Stainless Iodine. Default 
decree of condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. nos. 36144, 36145. 
Sample nos. 36551-B, 36552-B.)
False and fraudulent curative and therapeutic claims were made for these 
articles. The label of one of them bore an erroneous statement as to the 
weight of the contents of its container.
On August 22, 1935, the United States attorney for the District of Vermont, 
acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district court 
a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 27 packages of An-Idin and 23 
packages of Andre Stainless Iodine at Burlington, Vt., alleging that the articles 
had been shipped in interstate commerce on or about March 8,1935, and June 17, 
1935, by the Hygienic Supply Co., from Loudonville, N. Y., and charging mis- 
branding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
The An-Idin was labeled in part: (Jar) "Sciatica Enlarged Glands Rheu- 
matism * * * Skin Diseases * * * Etc."; (carton) "For the Relief of 
Pain * * * Rheumatism Lumbago * * * Arthritis Neuritis Sciatica 
Etc."; (circular) "Relieves Pain—Reduces Swelling. * * * Myalgia and 
Neuralgia are relieved promptly and positively. Pain lessens and ceases with 
rubbing of An-Idin over the affected part. Sciatica—Marked improvement is 
shown by the first inunction.   Lumbago   *   *    *   Rheumatism—Rapid relief is
obtained by massaging An-Idin over joints1 and muscles. * * * Catarrh, 
etc.—Insert about the size of a pea on the little finger and rub it well up into 
each nostril two to five times daily." The Andre Stainless Iodine was labeled in 
part: (Jar) "Sciatica Enlarged Glands Rheumatism * * * Skin Diseases 
* * * Etc."; (carton) "Sciatica Enlarged Glands Rheumatism * * * 
Skin Diseases"; (circular) "Relieves Pain Reduces Swellings * * * Muscu- 
lar and chronic Rheumatism If the pain is severe rub in a little at a time for 
fifteen minutes directly over the seat of the pain and repeat in an hour until 
relieved, or apply freely and cover with lint. For Chronic Rheumatism and 
swollen joints massage freely each night. For Sore Throat or Croup, Andre 
Iodine should be applied freely and covered with flannel. Andre Iodine is indi- 
cated in diseases of the Skin especially those of a scaly nature. Removal of 
Exudations in Protracted Pleurisy. Andre Iodine should be applied to the 
affected part and covered with lint. Chronic Bronchitis, Gout, Intercostal 
Neuralgia, Goitre and other glandular enlargements. Exceptionally beneficial 
in reducing swollen glands of young children without irritation by local, appli-. 
cation."
Analyses showed that the articles consisted essentially of an iodine com- 
pound incorporated in petrolatum, perfumed with methyl salicylate; that they 
contained no free or uncombined iodine.
Misbranding of the articles was alleged in that the above-quoted statements: 
were statements regarding the curative and therapeutic effects of the respec- 
tive articles; that the articles contained no ingredients or combinations of in- 
gredients capable of producing the effects claimed; that the aforesaid state- 
ments were false and fraudulent.
Misbranding of the An-Idin was charged further in that the statement "Net 
Contents 1 oz. av." was false and misleading since the average quantity of 
the contents of the packages was materially less than 1 avoirdupois ounce.
On January 15, 1936, no claimant having appeared, a default decree of 
condemnation, forfeiture, and destruction was entered.
W. R. GEEGG, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.