5309. Nutrilite food supplement.   (F. D. C. No. 39368.    S. Nos. 20-490 M, 20-495
M.)
INFORMATION FILED: 2-7-57, Dist. Columbia, against Berneice Small, Wash-
ington, D. C.
ALLEGED VIOLATION : On 1-18-56 and 1-27-56, the defendant sold and delivered
quantities of the article which had been orally recommended by the defendant
for the diseases, symptoms, and conditions set forth below, which acts resulted
in the article being misbranded while held for sale.
age contains multiple vitamin capsules and mineral tablets for use as a dietary   '
food supplement to fortify, or supplement, the diet."
CHARGE: 502 (f) (1)-the labeling of the article failed to bear adequate direc-
tions for use in the treatment of the diseases, symptoms, and conditions for
which the article was intended, namely, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis,
malignancy, hardening of the arteries, low blood pressure, arthritis, Parkin-
son's disease, anemia, ulcers, eczema, and cataracts.
PLEA :    Guilty.
DISPOSITION :    5-2-57.   Suspended sentence of $100 fine or 30 days.