The FTC Blows the Whistle on Fake Cancer Claims
September 22, 2008 by Karen Lynch
Filed under Women's Health
In June I warned you about Fake Cancer Claims; at that time, the FDA had issued complaints to 23 companies that were making fraudulent claims to prevent and cure cancer.
Well, last week the FTC filed complaints against 11 companies also making fraudulent claims … here’s a quote from an ABC news article on the topic:
Those selling the purported cures — some made from laetrile, a natural substance found in apricots, peaches and almonds, as well as herbs, shark cartilage or mushroom extracts — are being accused of relying on deceptive advertising in what the FTC described as a “breathtaking” violation of the law.
They’re calling it blatant fraud.
Six of the 11 companies have settled; the other five are being sued by the FTC.
- Omega Supply
- Native Essence Herb Company
- Daniel Chapter One
- Gemtronics
- Herbs for Cancer
I just want to continue to urge my readers to stay wary of companies like these claiming they can ‘cure’ cancer … and always ask your doctors and/or medical professionals before taking anything you read about online or elsewhere.
