30607. Misbranding of Kalo  Santonin.      J.  S. v. Five Cans and Three Cans of
Kalo Santonin Round Worm Expeller for Hogs. Default decree of 
condemnation and destruction. (F. & D. No. 44945. Sample No, 
53057-D.)
The labeling of this product bore false and fraudulent curative and thera-* 
peutic claims; and the name "Kalo Santonin" was misleading since the article 
contained but a small proportion of santonin.
On March 4, 1939, the United States attorney for the Southern District of 
Iowa, acting upon a report by the Secretary of Agriculture, filed in the district 
court a libel praying seizure and condemnation of eight cans of Kalo Santonin 
at West Liberty, Iowa; alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate 
commerce on or about June 30, 1938, from Quincy, Ill., by Kalo Co.; and 
charging misbranding in violation of the Food and Drugs Act as amended.
Analysis of a sample showed that it consisted essentially of sodium bicar- 
bonate, areca nut, santonin (1.2 percent), calomel, and oil of anise.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the name "Kalo Santonin" 
was false and misleading when applied to an article containing only a small 
proportion of santonin. It was alleged to be misbranded further in that the 
following label statements regarding its curative or therapeutic effect were 
false and fraudulent: "Round worm expeller for hogs * * * for Herd treat- 
ment "; "This package will treat 16 head of 50 lb. pigs. For larger or smaller 
pigs feed in proportion"; and "For individual treatment Give one level tea- 
spoonful for each 20 lbs. of pig's weight."
On May 3, 1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation was 
entered and the product was ordered destroyed.
HARRY L. BROWN, Acting Secretary of Agriculture.