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Posted August 18, 2020
Colloidal Silver Seller Warned for Coronavirus Claims
On August 14, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to SilveryGuy for selling colloidal silver products with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Silver products were promoted with statements such as "Protecting Yourself and Your Family From COVID-19 With Colloidal Silver... So How Can Colloidal Silver Help Fight COVID-19?" and "Silver particles may reduce your body's overreaction to the virus."
The FDA has 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)."
The agency instructed the companies to send an email to COVID-19-Task-Force-CDER@fda.hhs.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?
Also see Is ingesting colloidal silver helpful for any condition and is it safe to use?
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For more information, use the link below.
Silver products were promoted with statements such as "Protecting Yourself and Your Family From COVID-19 With Colloidal Silver... So How Can Colloidal Silver Help Fight COVID-19?" and "Silver particles may reduce your body's overreaction to the virus."
The FDA has 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)."
The agency instructed the companies to send an email to COVID-19-Task-Force-CDER@fda.hhs.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?
Also see Is ingesting colloidal silver helpful for any condition and is it safe to use?
See related warnings:
FTC Warns 20 More Companies for Coronavirus Claims
FDA Warns Seller of Chaga for Coronavirus Claims
Seller Indicted for Promoting Silver Product as Coronavirus Cure
FTC Sues Golden Sunrise for Marketing Deceptive $23,000 Coronavirus Cure
Sellers of Immune Boosters, Vitamin C Warned for Coronavirus Claims
Sellers of Miracle Mineral Solution Criminally Charged With Making Coronavirus Claims
Seller of Hand Sanitizer "Alternative" Warned for Coronavirus Claims
For more information, use the link below.