19. Adulteration and misbranding of O. J.'s Beauty Lotion.    TJ. S. v. 428 Bot 
tles  of   O.   J.'s   Beauty  Lotion.     Default  decree   of  condemnation  and 
destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 242.   Sample No. 62843-D.)
This product contained mercuric chloride, a poisonous and deleterious 
Ingredient.
On August 8, 1939, the United States attorney for the Northern District of 
Texas filed a libel against 428 bottles of O. J.'s Beauty Lotion at Dallas, Tex.; 
alleging that the article had been shipped in interstate comnterce by O. J.'s
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Beauty Lotion Co. from Shreveport, La. (consigned about May 8, 1939); and 
charging that it was adulterated and misbranded. It was labeled in part: "O. J.'s 
Beauty Lotion Cleanses, Clears, Bleaches, Beautifies * * * Manufactured and 
guaranteed by O. J. Parham for O. J.'s Beauty Lotion Co., Shreveport, La."
Adulteration was alleged in that the article was a cosmetic and contained 
mercuric chloride, a poisonous and deleterious substance which might have ren- 
dered It injurious to users under the conditions of use prescribed In the labeling 
or under such conditions of use as are customary or usual. It was recommended 
in its labeling for the removal of externally caused pimples, freckles, superficial 
discoloration, tan, and sunburn. The circular accompanying it bore directions 
that in the beginning of the treatment the preparation be used sparingly once or 
twice a day and that the frequency of application be increased, if desired, until 
a roughness or slight reddening of the skin was experienced; that if the skin was 
supersensitive and the irritation became annoying a small amount of cold cream 
should be applied and the treatment discontinued for 24 hours; that it be used 
daily as a cleansing agent; its astringent and beneficial qualities making it espe- 
cially desirable for such purposes. It stated that frequent use of the article would 
remove superficial imperfections, contract the pores and correct oiliness; that it 
contained ingredients recognized and used by physicians and prescription drug- 
\ gists as a bleaching agent; that it had gained supremacy in the most difficult 
' sun country-the South-and if used full strength daily, would remove freckles 
and similar spots or blemishes and the coarsening effects of tan by sun and wind. 
It stated that the lotion be used full strength as an application to the scalp 
before shampooing and three or four times a week on the scalp in a solution 
of one part of the lotion to three parts of water applied with fingertips or 
brush; that it was a delightful after-shaving lotion and would tend to close large 
pores and leave the face clean and cool; that- it was a desirable application for 
cuts, scratches, and abrasions of the skin for which it should be used full 
strength; that its astringent properties would prevent collection of foreign matter 
and excessive oily secretions. Its labeling bore the word "Poison" and directions 
that-it should not be taken internally and should be kept out of the hands of 
children.
It was also alleged to be a misbranded drug, as reported in D. D. N. J. No. 72.
On September 20,1939, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation 
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.