27260.  Misbranding of Zo-Ro-Lo.    V. S. v. 22 Bottles of Zo-Ro-Lo.    Decree of 
forfeiture and destruction.     (F. & D. no. 34846.    Sample no. 19792-C.)
The label of this product contained false and fraudulent curative and thera- 
peutic claims.
On January 15, 1935, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of 
Kentucky, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 22 bottles of Zo-Ro-Lo 
at Covington, Ky., transported by J. C. Brewer from Cincinnati, Ohio, November 
26, 1934, alleging that it had been transported in interstate commerce from Cin- 
cinnati, Ohio, and charging misbranding in violation of the Pood and Drugs 
Act as amended.
Analysis of a sample showed that the article consisted essentially of Epsom 
salt (24 grams per 100 milliliters), glycerin, and small proportions of citric acid, 
benzoic acid, and menthol, colored red.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements regarding its 
therapeutic and curative effects, borne on the bottle label, were false and fraud- 
ulent : "Zo-Ro-Lo * * * Zo-Ro-Lo, Inc. Laboratories, Ada, Ohio, * * * A 
Scientific Preparation designed to aid Nature in the Treatment of Many Ailments 
Which are Traceable to Intestinal Auto-Intoxication * * * 'Remove The 
Cause Nature Will Do The Rest' * * * Directions For the first dose take 
three to four tablespoonsful followed by a full glass of water, preferably before 
breakfast. Should elimination of the bowels not begin in three to four hours, 
repeat this dose until the bowels function freely (copious, watery stool). Take 
this amount for three consecutive mornings and then take night and morning in 
doses decreased to such amount as may be required to promote copious elimina- 
tion daily. Should the stomach rebel against the before-breakfast doses, take 
after eating. Children should be given Zo-Ro-Lo in doses proportionate to age. 
This is the average dosage and must be varied according to the individual require- 
ments of each person. The amount, frequency and best time of day to take 
Zo-Ro-Lo are best determined by varying the doses slightly from time to time 
until free elimination is obtained. * * * contains no * * * hannful 
drugs."
On December 3, 1935, Zo-Ro-Lo, Inc., Ada, Ohio, filed an intervening petition 
and on April 25, 1936, the Government filed a demurrer to the intervenor's peti-
ction.    On May 6, 1937, the court sustained the Government's demurrer and 
ordered that the product be forfeited and destroyed.
H. A. WAIJLA.CE, Secretary of Agriculture.