2190. Misbranding of Far-Vet Merco-Tabs, Far-Vet Gwyo-Dine Tablets, and Far-
Vet Gwyo-Spray. TT. S. v. Joseph Pogoriler (Fanners Veterinary Supply
Co.). Plea of guilty. Fine, $300. (F. D. C. No. 20104. Sample Nos. 18345-H
to 18347-H, incl.)
INFORMATION FitED: July 17, 1946, District of Minnesota, against Joseph Pogo-
riler, trading as the Farmers "Veterinary Supply Co., St. Paul, Minn.
ALLEGED SHIPMENT : Between the approximate dates of December 20,1944, and
March 16, 1945, from the State of Minnesota into the State of South Dakota.
A number of leaflets entitled "Dealers' Price List 1944," which accompanied
the article, were shipped during the fall of 1944 from the State of Minnesota
into the State of South Dakota.
PRODUCT: Analyses showed that the Far-Vet Merco-Tabs contained approxi-
mately 8 grains of mercuric chloride per tablet; that the Far-Vet Gwyo-Dine
Tablets consisted essentially of potassium dichromate, potassium guaiacol sul-
fonate, sodium chloride, iodine, and creosote; and that the Far-Vet Gwyo-Spray
was a liquid containing camphoraceous substances, phenol, thyomol, iodine and
turpentine in an inert oil base.
NATURE OF CHARGE: Far-Vet Merco-Tabs. Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the
statements on the label, "For Drinking Water Medication * * * Dissolve
1 tablet in 1 gallon of drinking water. In aggravated cases, use 2 tablets
to 1 gallon of water. Allow no other water. At the first sign of an outbreak-
isolate all infected birds in separate pen or house to avoid spreading the disease
among the rest of the flock. Begin treatment immediately, continuing for
about a week and repeating thereafter as indicated," and the statement in the
circular, "For Fowl Cholera, Typhoid and Coccidiosis," were false and mis-
leading. These statements represented, suggested, and implied that the article
would be an adequate treatment for cholera, typhoid, and coccidiosis in fowls,
whereas it would not be an adequate treatment for those conditions.
Far-Vet Gwyo-Dine Tablets. Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements
on the label, "Poultry Solution Tablets * * * Dissolve 1 tablet in 1 gallon
of drinking water. Change water daily," and the statements in the circular,
"For Roup, Colds, and all Respiratory ailments," were false and misleading.
These statements represented, suggested, and implied that the article when
used as directed would be effective in the treatment of roup, colds, and all
respiratory ailments of poultry, whereas it would not be effective for those
purposes.
Far-Vet Gwyo-Spray. Misbranding, Section 502 (a), the statements on the
label, "Spray Application For Poultry * * * Fill atomizer or spray gun
with undiluted Gwyo-Spray and spray nostrils, around the eyes and down the
throat of birds. Birds should then be placed in separate pen or house to avoid
contact with healthy birds," and the statement in the circular, "Spray Inhalant
For Roup, Colds and Brooder Pneumonia," were false and misleading. These
statements represented, suggested, and implied that the article would be effec-
tive in the treatment of roup, colds, and brooder pneumonia in poultry, whereas
it would not be effective for those purposes.
DISPOSITION: November 26, 1946. A plea of guilty having been entered, the
defendant was fined $300.