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Which is the best mask to prevent COVID-19 and how do cloth, disposable, N95, and KN95 masks compare? How can I stop glasses from fogging?
See our Top Picks for masks. Learn how to make COVID-19 masks from materials at home that can be almost as effective as surgical mask and N-95 masks.
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April 14, 2020
FTC Warns Companies Selling Immune "Boosters," Vitamin C and More for Coronavirus Claims
On April 14, 2020, the FTC announced that it has sent warning letters to ten companies for selling products such as immune boosters, silicone facial brushes, air purifiers, and intravenous vitamin C with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Is it true that fish oil may help protect the body against air pollution?
Find out if fish oil and olive oil can help protect the body against air pollution.
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Tablets I purchased are becoming "crumbly" after a few weeks and are easy to break. Is there a problem with this supplement?
Should you be concerned if your supplement tablets have started to crumble? Learn more including the best way to keep pills from getting soft.
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Do any supplements or lifestyle changes reduce the symptoms of tinnitus? Is it true that some supplements can cause tinnitus?
Learn which supplements can ease tinnitus, including melatonin and pine bark extract. Understand which may actually cause tinnitus.
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What is acrylamide? Is it true that coffee and cocoa contain this toxin?
Find out what acrylamide is, how much is found in coffee and cocoa, and how you can minimize your intake of acrylamide.
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Contamination of Dry Shampoos with Benzene — What You Need to Know
Benzene, a carcinogen, has been detected in several dry shampoo aerosol sprays. Find out which dry shampoos were found to contain benzene and how much was in each one, plus how tips for reducing your exposure to benzene.
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Is it okay to crush or break vitamin pills to lower the dose or mix into food?
Learn about the safety of crushing vitamin pills, tablets, capsules or enteric-coated tablets and ingesting the powder with food, as opposed to taking a whole pill.
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Do vitamins, minerals or other supplements lose effectiveness with exposure to high temperatures?
Are vitamins and supplements susceptible to heat? Find out if mail ordering during the summer is safe.
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May 09, 2020
FTC Warns 45 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
On May 7, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 45 companies for selling products such as herbal products, immune system boosters, and vitamin C with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
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November 17, 2021
Mountain Meadow Herbs "Cleanse" Recalled, Risk of Injury from Exploding Bottle
On November 17, 2021, Mountain Meadow Herbs issued a recall of 54 bottles of Mountain Meadow Herbs brand Candida Flush due to the bottles becoming pressurized over time in storage.
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March 16, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Essential Oils
On March 12, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ravenscroft Apothecary, Inc.
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December 12, 2014
Seller of Omega-3 "Syrup" Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On October 16, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mr.
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August 01, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Acai, Garcinia & More for Drug Claims
On July 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Absonutrix, following a review of the company's website, www.absonutrix.com, which found statements made about some of its products to be drug claims.
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September 14, 2016
Seller of Aloe, Prostate and Joint Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On April 8, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Salud Natural Entrepreneurs, Inc.
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March 19, 2009
QVC Settles Charges of False Claims for Supplements
On March 19, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that QVC, Inc., a TV home shopping channel and one of the world’s largest multimedia retailers, has agreed to pay $7.
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December 19, 2011
DMAA Supplements Pulled from Military Stores After 2 Deaths
On December 5, 2011 Stars and Stripes reported that, according to the Defense Logistics Agency, bodybuilding supplements containing DMAA were recently pulled off the shelves at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores due to concerns they could be related to soldier deaths.
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October 06, 2004
False Claims Made by Marketer of Cortisol-related Weight-Loss Supplements According to FTC
On October 6, 2004, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)charged marketers of two dietary supplements with claiming, falsely and without substantiation, that their products can cause weight loss and reduce the risk of, or prevent, serious health conditions.
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January 13, 2018
Seller of Depression, Prostate Supplements & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 21, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Irmo-Vita, LLC, following a facility inspection which found that several of the company's products, including Hysta-Min, Man-Affirm, Phung-EX, and Bacto- EX to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held ...
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June 04, 2004
FTC Charges Marketers of Two Supplements with False Claims to Cure Range of Diseases
On June 3, 2004 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged marketers of two dietary supplements with falsely claiming that their products can prevent and cure cancer and other diseases. According to the FTC’s complaint, Boston-area marketers Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc. (DMC), ITV Direct, Inc.
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January 10, 2017
FTC Charges Marketers of Prevagen With Making False Claims
On January 9, 2017, the FTC charged the marketers of Prevagen with making false and unsubstantiated claims that the supplement improves memory, provides cognitive benefits, and is "clinically shown" to work.
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June 21, 2005
FTC Settles Claims with Marketers of FiberThin and Propolene
On June 20, 2005, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the marketers of the dietary supplements FiberThin and Propolene have settled FTC charges that their misleading weight-loss claims violated federal laws.
