491. Misbranding of Robinson's for Rheumatism, Arthritis, Neuritis, and Lum
bago.     U. S. v. Albert J. Robinson.     Plea of nolo contendere.    Judgment
of guilty.    Fine, $25.     (F. D. C. No. 2856.    Sample No. 18S3-E.)
On November 18, 1940, the United States attorney for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania filed an information against Albert J. Robinson, Allentown, Pa.,
alleging shipment on or about May 29, 1940, from the State of Pennsylvania into
the State of Maryland of a quantity of the above-named product which was
misbranded.
Analysis of a sample of the article showed that it consisted essentially of?/
potassium iodide (44.8 grams per 100 cc.) and alcohol (5 percent).
The article was alleged to be misbranded in that the statements, (bottle label)
"For Rheumatism, Arthritis, Neuritis, Lumbago   *    *    *   A Foe to Pain," and?f
statements in an accompanying circular representing that it was efficacious in
the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, neuritis, sciatica, and lumbago; that it
would heal, would restore to normalcy helpless victims of rheumatism, arthritis,
neuritis, sciatica, and lumbago; that it would restore to health, would bring
freedom from pain and distress, and would bring perfect health regardless of
whether the condition was of recent origin or had developed to a serious stage;
and that it would relieve suffering and disability, were false and misleading since
it was not efficacious for such purposes.
On December 5, 1940, the defendant entered a plea of nolo contendere, was
Adjudged guilty, and a fine of $25 was imposed.