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Re-activateAs part of a whopping $30 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the makers of Airborne may have to grant refunds to millions of consumers who purchased their highly popular cold remedies. The settlement charges that Airborne did not have adequate evidence to support its advertising claims. "There is no credible evidence that Airborne products, taken as directed, will reduce the severity or duration of colds, or provide any tangible benefit for people who are exposed to germs in crowded places," said Lydia Parnes, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
We've been skeptical of Airborne's claims since 2006. In a more recent blog about misleading packages, we advise consumers to leave over-the-counter products that are labeled homeopathic on the shelf.
Read more on what we say about homeopathic drugs, and to apply for a refund for Airborne product purchases, visit www.airbornehealthsettlement.com.
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