10687. Adulteration and misbranding of popcorn dressing.   U. S. v. 1 Drum of a
Product Labeled "Eagle Brand    Contains Mineral Oils and Fats," etc.
(F. D. C. No. 18331.   Sample No. 6524-H.)
showed that the product consisted essentially of artificially colored mineral oil. 
The product was purchased and used as a popcorn dressing.
LABEL IN PART : "Eagle Brand Contains Mineral Oils and Fats, Flavors and 
Other Ingredients   Coloring Added."
NATURE OF CHARGE: Adulteration, Section 402 (b) (4), yellow artificial color 
had been added to the product and mixed and packed with it so as to make it 
appear like an edible oil, which is better and of greater value than artificially 
colored mineral oil.
Misbranding, Section 403 (a), the labeling was misleading in that it failed 
to reveal the fact material with respect to consequences which may result in 
the use of the article under such conditions of use as are customary or usual 
for popcorn dressing, since the product contained an oil which would interfere 
seriously with the assimilation of certain essential vitamins and minerals; 
and when used on popcorn the article might render the popcorn injurious to 
health.
DISPOSITION: December 4, 1945. No claimant having appeared, judgment of 
condemnation was entered and the product was ordered destroyed.