Kansas City TCM Firm Persists With COVID-19 Claims Following US Regulators' Warning

Latest warnings also include second and third businesses in US cannabidiol and hemp sector found making unlawful claims for treating and preventing COVID-19. Four of five firms warned apparently responded by removing violative claims from websites and social media posts.

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Social media continues to be a fertile field for US regulators looking for businesses making fraudulent claims for dietary supplements and other consumer health products to treat or prevent COVID-19.

The latest warning letters published by the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission also include the second,...

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