3647. Misbranding of papaya sirup.    U.  S. v. 243 Dozen Bottles and 46 Dozen
Bottles of Troplcal's Original Papaya Syrup. Consent decree of condem- 
nation.   Product ordered released under bond to be relabeled.    (F. D. C.
No. 4857.   Sample No.,62052-E.)
The labeling of this product contained false and misleading health, claims.
On June 10, 1941, the United States attorney for the Northern District of Illi- 
nois filed a libel against 289dozen bottles of papaya sirup at Chicago, Ill., alleging 
that the article had been shipped on or about February 25,1941, by Tropical Fruit 
Products from St. Louis, Mo.; and charging that it was misbranded.
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that representations; in the label- 
ing that it would supply energy food which could be easily absorbed; that it 
would promote health and build energy, thus making one feel more alive and 
full of pep; that it would reduce the absorption of poisonous toxins and stomach 
distress; that it was an alkalizer and body builder; that it would prevent kidney, 
liver, and stomach diseases and keep the skin clear; that it was an appropriate 
treatment for anemia, gastritis, indigestion, constipation, arthritis, rheumatism, 
ulcers, colitis, sinusitis, influenza, colds, dysentery and obesity; and that it 
would increase the stature of children, were false and misleading since it would 
not be efficacious for such.* purposes. 
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It also was alleged to be misbranded under the provisions of the law applicable 
to drugs, as reported in D. D. N. J. No. 636.
On June 24, 1941, C. O. Pinkard, claimant, having admitted the allegations; of 
the libel, judgment of condemnation was entered and the product was ordered 
released under bond conditioned that it be relabeled under the supervision 
of the Food and Drug Administration.