{"id":2318,"date":"2020-09-03T22:36:02","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T22:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/peterhoppenfeld.flywheelsites.com\/?p=2318"},"modified":"2020-09-11T16:11:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T16:11:38","slug":"warning-letters-from-the-ftc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peterhoppenfeld.com\/warning-letters-from-the-ftc\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Letters from the FTC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>21 Warning Letters Sent by the FTC to Companies Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Coronavirus Prevention &amp; Treatment<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">The FTC has recently sent warning letters to another 21 companies allegedly claiming that their products can prevent or cure COVID-19. These claims are unsubstantiated and a mere gimmick to promote the sales of their products and services. These companies are trying to sell everything from vitamins and IV solutions, to homeopathy, ozone and even stem cell treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Here are some of the questionable claims as per the <\/span><span class=\"attrlink url author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"><a class=\"attrlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/blogs\/business-blog\/2020\/04\/21-more-companies-warned-about-questionable-covid-claims?fbclid=IwAR0HH_JDMEOwzuJxK9ehbkVFPHBm1JjL_xDyZZ0UIiCbzloqKwtQrYtXae0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" data-target-href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/blogs\/business-blog\/2020\/04\/21-more-companies-warned-about-questionable-covid-claims?fbclid=IwAR0HH_JDMEOwzuJxK9ehbkVFPHBm1JjL_xDyZZ0UIiCbzloqKwtQrYtXae0\"><u>FTC article<\/u><\/a><\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">:<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Abundant Life Wellness Center. The Florida business has said its Zyto biofeedback software system can<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cscan<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> individuals for a customized homeopathic dilution for the Coronavirus.\u201d According to the company,<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cThis<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> means that if you are exposed to the virus and you are taking your customized homeopathic dilution, you could present with less or no symptoms than if you were not taking it.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">RowenSu Clinic. The warning letter to the California clinic cites statements that have appeared on its website touting ozone therapy \u2013 which it markets \u2013 as a<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cCost<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> Effective Treatment for Coronavirus.\u201d In addition, the company has claimed that coronavirus may<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201chave<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> a soft underbelly\u201d that is<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201ceasily<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> and safely exploitable with ozone-related services.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Personalhealthshop.com. The company has sold elderberry products, including gummies, by making claims like this on its website:<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cElderberry<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> Vs Corona Virus. Elderberry is an antiviral. It prevents the virus from replicating in the body, so you want to take it early and often if you start feeling symptoms. Once a day for prevention, four times if you start feeling sick . . . most importantly<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-lbracket\">[elderberry]<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> is high in zinc . . . ZINC + CHLOROQUINE has shown positive results against Covid19 . . . .\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Blessed Maine Herb Farm. On a section of its website titled<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cPreventive<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> Care \u2013 Coronavirus,\u201d the Athens, Maine, business cites a list of herbs to<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cprotect<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> against viral infection.\u201d The company also advises consumers to<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cwear<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> a protective amulet\u201d of<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cgarlic<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> and prayers hung around your neck\u201d and to<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201ckeep<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> a small magic bag of protective herbs or stones in your pocket.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Fast Relief Acupuncture. According to the warning letter, the New Jersey business has represented that<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cThe<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> use of acupuncture and herbal medication is vitally important when treating the Coronavirus. Not only can patients recover from the virus by receiving these treatments, patients can also use acupuncture and herbal medication to prevent the contraction of COVID-19.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"listtype-quote listindent1 list-quote1\">\n<li><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Merge Medical Center. The South Carolina company has claimed on its website and in social media that consumers\u2019<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cRecipe<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> for Survival\u201d from coronavirus includes<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cIV<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> high dose Vitamin C treatment,\u201d an intravenous<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cSepsis<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> Treatment\u201d protocol, and intravenous silver. The warning letter also cites the company\u2019s claim that<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201cNano<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> Silver Hydrosol is used to dramatically reduce the activity of the Coronavirus\u201d by<\/span> <span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z h-ldquo\">\u201csuffocating<\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> it so it cannot do damage in the body.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">Be aware and do not get swayed by these unreliable and scientifically unproven supplements and treatments. Under the FTC Act, <\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"><i>it\u2019s illegal to advertise that a product can prevent, treat, or cure a disease unless the company has competent and reliable scientific evidence to support what they say \u2013 which may mean well-controlled human clinical studies.<\/i><\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"> No such study is known to exist for the products and services offered by these 21 companies. Read the entire article <\/span><span class=\"attrlink url author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\"><a class=\"attrlink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/blogs\/business-blog\/2020\/04\/21-more-companies-warned-about-questionable-covid-claims?fbclid=IwAR0HH_JDMEOwzuJxK9ehbkVFPHBm1JjL_xDyZZ0UIiCbzloqKwtQrYtXae0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" data-target-href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/blogs\/business-blog\/2020\/04\/21-more-companies-warned-about-questionable-covid-claims?fbclid=IwAR0HH_JDMEOwzuJxK9ehbkVFPHBm1JjL_xDyZZ0UIiCbzloqKwtQrYtXae0\"><u>here<\/u><\/a><\/span><span class=\" author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zz66zkz122zf0z85z6iy8z90zcz84zu8z68znl6z88zz86zz76zz78zertr2z74zz87z\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>21 Warning Letters Sent by the FTC to Companies Making Unsubstantiated Claims About Coronavirus Prevention &amp; Treatment The FTC has recently sent warning letters to another 21 companies allegedly claiming that their products can prevent or cure COVID-19. These claims are unsubstantiated and a mere gimmick to promote the sales of their products and services. 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