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 The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission have sent warning letters to seven companies making unsubstantiated claims relating to prevention or cure of Covid-19 infection. Among the recipients of FDA attention is Jim Bakker, previously a televangelist and convicted felon, having served four years in prison for fraud before his electronic rehabilitation. Six companies have made unsubstantiated and unscientific claims relating to Covid-19 for their products. Noncompliance with warning letters within 48 hours may result in enforcement action including seizure of products, injunctions, and mandatory refunds for consumers.
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FDA Commissioner, Dr. Stephen Hahn stated “The FDA considers the sale and promotion of fraudulent Covid-19 products to be a threat to public health.” FTC Chairman, Joe Simons stated “What we don’t need in this situation are companies preying on consumers by promoting products with fraudulent prevention and treatment claims.”