An Arizona company agreed to stop making and marketing a topical labeled as a vaginal cream after previously saying its commitment to continue selling the product as a contraceptive was “unalterable.”
Marketer Of Glycerin, Oleate OTC Contraceptive Cream Consents To Ending Production, Sales
Smart Women’s Choice agrees to consent decree requiring it to halt production and sales of namesake brand product promoted as being hormone-free and with claims including “immobilizing sperm” and “preventing fertilization.” Related company with similar name, product and claims continues sales.

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