867. Adulteration and misbranding of iron compound and yeast tablets. TJ. S. v.
4 Drums of Iron Compound and Yeast Tablets. Default decree of condem-
nation and destruction.    (F. D. C. No. 8S07.    Sample No. 4811-F.)
On September 2, 1942, the United States attorney for the Northern District
of Ohio filed a libel against 4 drums, each containing approximately 47,300 of
the above-named tablets at Cleveland, Ohio, alleging that the
' article had been
shipped in interstate commerce on or about February 14,1942, by the Keith Victor
Pharmacal Co., St. Louis, Mo.; and charging that it was adulterated and mis-
branded.
The article was alleged to be adulterated in that its strength differed from and
its quality fell below that which it was represented to possess.
It was alleged to be misbranded in that the following statements on its label,
"Each tablet contains Ba (Thiamin Chloride) 50 International Units B2 (Ribo-
flavin) 25 Gamma," were false as applied to an article that contained not more
than 25 International Units of vitamin Bi per tablet, and not more than 15 gamma
of riboflavin.
The article was also alleged to be adulterated and misbranded under the pro-
visions of law applicable to foods as reported in notices of judgment on foods.
On October 16, 1942, no claimant having appeared, judgment of condemnation
was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.