29039. Misbranding of Soak-In-Liniment.    TJ. S. v. 91 Bottles of Soak-In-Lini-
ment.    Default decree of condemnation and destruction.     (F. & D. No
41698.    Sample No. 8844-D.)
The labeling of this product bore false and fraudulent curative and therapeu- 
tic claims.
On February 18, 1938, the United States attorney for the Northern District 
of Illinois, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the 
district court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of 91 bottles of Soak- 
In-Liniment at Chicago, Ill.; alleging that the article had been shipped in inter- 
state commerce on or about October 19 and November 27, 1937, by the A. J. 
Frank Co. from St. Paul, Minn.; and charging misbranding in violation of 1 the 
Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis showed that the article consisted essentially of methyl salicylate, oil 
of peppermint, and a small proportion of an oleoresin.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements 
appearing in the labeling regarding its curative or therapeutic effects, were- 
false and fraudulent: (Bottle) "Nothing equals it for relieving pain Quick 
Relief from Pain * * * This is effective in clearing the air passages. Chest 
Colds * * * Rheumatism Apply to parts affected, Lumbago Apply to 
small   of   back   *   *    *   Growing   Pains   *    *    *   so-called   growing   pains-
* * * aching feet, quickly relieved. * * * Sleeplessness"; (retail carton) 
"Nothing to equal it in relieving pain   *    *    *    Cold on Lungs and Coughing
* *    *   Whooping Cough  Use  the  same  as  Cold  on Lungs  and  Coughing
* * * For Asthma * * * Use daily on retiring until relieved. Rheuma- 
tism Apply to parts affected, massage unless painful. * * * Lumbago 
Apply to lumbar muscles.    Growing Pains Can be relieved almost instantly.
* * * Relieves Pain Whether from fruiture, sprain, bruise or any other 
cause, apply it to affected parts."
On May 4, 1938, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was- 
entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
M. L, WILSON, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.