1. Adulteration of Lash Luft.    IT. S. v. 23 Boxes of Lash Lure  (and RS otber
?, seixure actions against the same product).   Default decrees of condemna-
f tion and destruction.    (F. D. C. Nos. 1. 2, 3, 4, 0. 13, 15, 22. 23. 25. 30. 31, 32,
* 33, 34, 36, 39, 41, 42, 45. 48. 49, 50, 52, 55, 61, 64, 68, 76, 77.149,159.179, 180. Snniple
Nos. 696-D, 697-D, 1800-D, 9210-D. 9211-D, 9215-1). 15300-D. 15943-D, Io044-D.
15954-D,   15991-D,   19621-D,   21532-D,   22241-D,   23672-D,  23801-D.   23802-D,
23803-D,   23806-D,   23810-D,  23812-B,   23815-D,   238C9-D,   24007-D.   24008-D,
27561-D,   80510-D,   30584-D,   31001-D,   37926-D,   37927-D,   41584-D,  42600-D,
42661-D.)
This product contained a poisonous or deleterious substance-paraphenylene- 
diamine, which might have rendered it injurious to users under the conditions of 
use prescribed in its labeling as quoted and indicated hereinafter or under such 
conditions of use as are customary or usual.
Between the dates of July 15, 1938, and March 3, 193a, the United States 
attorneys for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. Southern District of Texas, 
Eastern District of Michigan, District of Minnesota, Western District of Texas, 
Northern District of Texas, Western District of Oklahoma, Distilct of Kansas,
^Notices ofjudgment under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are published In 
three series: Foods (F. N. J.) ; Drugs and Devices (D. D. N. J.) ; and Cosmetics (C. N. J.).
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POOD, DBUG,  AND  COSMETIC ACT 
[C.?.J.
Eastern District of Texas, Middle District of North Carolina, Northern District 
of Georgia, Northern District of Ohio, Northern District of Alabama, Western 
District of Louisiana, District of Colorado, Eastern District of Oklahoma, Dis- 
trict of Utah, and the Western District of New York filed libels against 762 boxes 
and 276 envelopes of Lash Lure in various lots at Milwaukee, Wis.; Houston, 
Tex.; Detroit, Mich.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Waco, Tex.; Dallas. Tex.; Oklahoma 
City, Okla.; Pittsburg, Kans.; Kilgore, Tex.; Brownwood, Tex.; Beaumont, Tex.; 
Winston-Salem, N. C.; Atlanta, Ga.; San Angelo, Tex.; Toledo, Ohio; Cleveland, 
Ohio; Wichita Falls, Tex.; Birmingham, Ala.; Shreveport, La.; Pueblo, Colo.; 
Lubbock, Tex.: Chickasha, Okla.; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Buffalo, N. Y.; alleg- 
ing that the article had been shipped In interstate commerce within the period 
from on or about June 28,1938 to on or about January 19, 1939, either under the 
name Lash Lure Cosmetic Manufacturing. Co., Cosmetic Manufacturing Co., or 
Lash Lure; and charging that it was adulterated for the reasons appearing 
hereinbefore.
The article was labeled in part as follows: (Envelopes and boxes) "Lash 
Lure the new and improved Eye Brow and Lash Dye * * * Cosmetic Mfg. 
Co.   *   *   *   Los Angeles, Calif."
A circular enclosed with all lots, with one exception, contained the following 
directions for use: "Empty the entire contents of Lash Lure into a small steril- 
ized glass dish. Add about 15 drops of ["fresh" in some circulars] 17 Volume 
peroxide to the powder and mix well into a medium paste. Apply any facial 
cream to one side of eye-shield (Inclosed in package) and place under each eye 
to prevent staining of the skin. Have patron's eyes open while applying 
shields. Apply paste to lashes or brows with small round stick (have eyes 
closed). Leave on about 2 minutes for brown shade, and from 5 to 6 minutes 
for black. Remove paste with cotton moistened with lukewarm water. Im- 
portant: Be sure all the lashes are on top of the eyeshields before applying 
paste. Keep eyes closed until finished-do not shut too tight. Do not have 
swab too wet when removing the paste and don't rub ["too" in some circulars] 
hard. Be sure all dye is removed. Wash swab out several times in lukewarm 
water while removing the paste. Never apply Lash-Lure to granulated eyelids 
or any other inflamed conditions. Lash-Lure is applied only by licensed oper- 
ators. If an eye dropper is used, be sure it has not been used for ammonia 
or other chemicals. Do not use argyrol or other medication in the eye before 
or after Lash-Lure. Do not use any stain remover or soap ["or soap" omitted 
from some circulars] near the eye. A skin reaction test should be made before 
Lash-Lure is applied to determine any susceptibility to dyes. For the Protec- 
tion of Beauty Operators have your patrons sign the enclosed waiver. Our 
records show that only one person in several thousand is susceptible to dye, 
but warning should be given."
The remaining lot was accompanied by a circular which contained similar 
directions for use.
Between the dates of August 22, 1938, and March 27, 1939, no claimant 
having appeared, judgments of condemnation were entered and the product was 
ordered destroyed.