
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease
The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product treats and prevents the risk
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections