The agency said some people and companies are trying to profit from the coronavirus pandemic by selling unproven and illegally marketed products that make false claims
Consumers should beware of buying or using products that claim to help diagnose, treat, cure, and prevent COVID-19, according to the FDA.Using fraudulent products could cause Americans to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment and could lead to life-threatening harm.
Some companies are trying to profit from the pandemic by selling unproven and illegally marketed products that falsely claim to be able to prevent or cure the coronavirus, the FDA said. Using fraudulent products could cause Americans to delay or stop appropriate medical treatment and could lead to life-threatening harm, the FDA said.
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