FDA and FTC warn televangelist Jim Bakker and others to stop selling fraudulent coronavirus products
The FDA and FTC have issued warning letters to seven companies for reportedly selling fraudulent coronavirus treatment products.
Stephen Hahn, nominee to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, testifies during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission issued warning letters to televangelist Jim Bakker and six other companies for reportedly selling unapproved coronavirus drugs and treatment products.
The products include teas, essential oils, tinctures and colloidal silver, which had been previously cited as not safe or effective for treating any disease, according to a press release.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FDA Warns Popular Asthma Medication For Kids Linked To Suicide And DepressionThe FDA says montelukast -- found in Singulair -- is linked to suicide and depression in kids.
Read more »
FDA commissioner: CDC coronavirus tests have been used for 1,583 patientsThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Saturday that the government has shipped enough kits to test approximately 75,000 people for COVID-19, the novel...
Read more »
Ex-FDA chief says US coronavirus financial bailout needed to help curb the rapidly spreading virusThe virus has spread past the point of containment, Scott Gottlieb said, and hard-hit regions should be moving toward mitigation efforts.
Read more »
NY attorney general orders televangelist Jim Bakker to stop promoting alleged coronavirus cureNew York State Attorney General Letitia James has ordered televangelist Jim Bakker to stop promoting an alleged coronavirus elixir on his show and website.
Read more »
Ex-FDA chief says US coronavirus financial bailout needed to help curb the rapidly spreading virusThe virus has spread past the point of containment, Scott Gottlieb said, and hard-hit regions should be moving toward mitigation efforts.
Read more »