Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”
Germ-X Hand Sanitizers
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Germ-X hand sanitizers will prevent and reduce the flu and other viruses when, according to the complaint, the company does not have adequate scientific studies to support such claims. (Sibley et al v. Vi-Jon, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-951, N.D. Cal.)
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Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when,…
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…
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CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease
The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.