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Posted June 20, 2020

FTC Warns 30 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims

On June 18, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to 30 companies for selling products such as immune system boosters, colloidal silver, vitamin C, and CBD with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).

Both the FTC and FDA emphasized that there are currently no approved treatments for the virus and have previously stated: "There currently are no vaccines, pills, potions, lotions, lozenges or other prescription or over-the-counter products available to treat or cure coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Warning letters for vitamins, supplements, silver, and colloidal silver:
Warning letters for intravenous (IV) and ozone/oxygen therapies (use the links below to read the full warning letter):
Warning letters for stem cell treatments:
Warning letter for CBD:
Warning letters for essential oils:
  • Big Sky Compounding (Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids, Ester C, Vitamin C with Quercetin, Dr. Mercola Liposomal C, others)

  • Myers Detox (Manuka Health Manuka 550MGO, Daily Detox, zinc, CBD, essential oil products, colloidal silver)

Warning letters for pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy:
Warning letter for infrared heat:
Warning letter for oral peroxide gel:
The agencies instructed the companies to send an email to rcleland@ftc.gov within 48 hours of receipt of the warning, describing the specific steps they have taken to correct these violations. 

See ConsumerLab's answer to the question: What are natural remedies for coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do supplements like zinc, vitamin C, or herbals work?

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