| ■ FDA Targets Bogus Treatments for H1N1 Swine Flu | 2009.06.23 |
| The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent more than 50 warning letters to Web sites selling illegal products that claim to diagnose, prevent, mitigate, treat or cure the H1N1 swine flu virus. As a result, more than 66 percent of the Web sites have removed the offending claims or products, the agency said. The unapproved, uncleared or unauthorized products targeted by the FDA include: An electronic instrument that claimed to strengthen the immune system and prevent H1N1 virus-related symptoms. A shampoo that claimed to protect against the virus. A supplement that claimed to cure H1N1 infection within 4 to 8 hours. A dietary supplement that claimed to protect infants and children from contracting the H1N1 flu virus. |