A permanent injunction and orders for civil penalty judgments have been filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against three distributors of doTERRA supplements for allegedly false claims about COVID-19 made when marketing essential oils and supplements. Three persons, Tina Wong, a pediatrician based in California, Eliza Johnson Bacot, a nurse practitioner based in Georgia, … Read more
Dr. Rima Recommends dietary supplement Nano Silver is being recalled for making unsubstantiated claims about treating COVID-19 illness. The product is labeled as a dietary supplement that, in the opinion of the government, falsely states that it will prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Consumers who use this product instead of seeking actual medical advice and … Read more
The FDA has sent a warning letter to FluxxLab LLC because th company is allegedly selling COVID-19 treatments that have no proof of efficacy. The letter states, “The FDA has observed that your website offers the Covid-19 Immune Support Tincture and the CBDA+CBD Oil Tincture products for sale in the United States and that these … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department is targeting deceptive marketing practices of herbal tea products that are advertised as COVID 19 treatments. B4B Earth Tea LLC allegedly violated the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act, the FTC Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) according to the complaint. A complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court … Read more
A federal court permanently enjoined Natural Solutions Foundation, a New Jersey entity, and its principals from distributing unapproved and misbranded drugs that were marketed as a treatment for COVID-19. The company was distributing a “nano silver” product that they claimed would prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. The enforcement action was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Brianna … Read more
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a civil consumer complaint against Wellness Warrior for alleged violations of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. This is the first enforcement action that alleges violations of this Act. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. … Read more
The FDA has sent a warning letter to B4B Corporation, makers of Earth Tea, against false statements regarding the treatment and cure of COVID-19. The FDA says that the company is offering the product for sale and that it is intended to “mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19 in people.” That makes the product … Read more
The FDA has sent a warning letter to Mercola.com about their products being marketed as diagnostic tools, treatment options, and cures for COVID-19. The letter, dated February 18, 2021, addresses “Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019.” The company’s websites and social media accounts promote these products which are considered unapproved new drugs … Read more
Acting USDA Secretary Kevin Shea and Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D. have released a statement confirming that COVID-19 is not transmitted through food or food packaging. Back in September 2020, the International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods (ICMSF) released an opinion paper stating the same result. At that time, ICMSF, “Despite the billions … Read more
Fusion Health is ordered to stop selling Covid-19 Vitamin D products by the U.S. Department of Justice,. Two other companies also owned by Matthew Ryncarz, Vitality LLC doing business as Pharm Origins, and Fusion Ionz LLC doing business as Pharm Origins, are included in the complaint. These companies allegedly sold and distributed products that the … Read more