FDA Warnings on Fraudulent COVID-19 Products

U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent this bulletin at 10/28/2022 11:55 AM EDT

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Medication Health Fraud Update

FDA Warnings on Fraudulent COVID-19 Products

FDA recently issued two warnings letters jointly with the Federal Trade Commission to companies selling unapproved and misbranded products as drugs for use in treating or preventing COVID-19.Consumers concerned about COVID-19 should consult with their health care provider. FDA issued the following:

  • Warning letter to Lakpura LLC for selling unapproved and misbranded products as drugs for use in treating or preventing COVID-19. 
  • Warning Letter to Bespoke Apothecary LLC for selling unapproved and misbranded COVID kit and Post Virus Recovery Herbal Tea products as drugs for use in treating or preventing COVID-19. 

FDA is actively monitoring for any firms marketing products with fraudulent COVID-19 prevention and treatment claims.

Fraudulent COVID-19 Products

FDA's Health Fraud Product Database includes only a small fraction of the potentially dangerous products marketed to consumers online and in stores. Even if a product is not included in this list, consumers should exercise caution before using these types of products.

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FDA is providing this information to assist consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals in identifying health fraud. A health product is fraudulent if it is deceptively promoted as being effective against a disease or health condition, but not scientifically proven safe and effective for that purpose.