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It can also treat leukemia, breast cancer, cervical cancer and help with heart arrhythmia. (For a full list of the companies and products the FDA is cracking down on, see here.) IMAGE: FDAAsparagus might be good for you, but there is no firm evidence to suggest it can prevent cancer. Some of the products the FDA is cracking down on. Some evidence has suggested that the health benefits of asparagus may include preventing or fighting cancer.

FDA Warns 14 Companies for Selling Fake Cancer Treatments

In a similar announcement from 2008, FDA warned more than 20 US and foreign companies for selling fake cancer treatments. By Michael MezherThe US Food and addiction Administration (FDA) on Tuesday released warning letters sent to 14 US-based companies for selling dozens of unapproved cancer treatments online and through social media. Warning Letters, FDA Voice, Consumer Alert While FDA says it has issued more than 90 warning letters in the last decade to companies selling fraudulent cancer treatments, the slew of warning letters underscores the challenge the agency faces in keeping up with dubious online sellers. The companies, FDA says, have 15 days to respond with plans to address the violations or face possible criminal prosecution, including up to a year in federal prison and fine of $100,000 or twice the companies' gains on the fraudulent products.


FDA Warns 14 Companies To Stop Selling Illegal Cancer TreatmentsShare this content:linkedingoogleEmailPrintThe US Food and addiction Administration has sent warning letters to 14 companies for illegally marketing more than 65 products that claim to diagnose, treat, or cure cancer. Consumers and health care professionals are strongly advised to avoid these companies and their products. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent warning letters to 14 companies for illegally marketing more than 65 products that are claimed to diagnose, treat, or cure cancer, according to a press release.1These products are not FDA approved and are primarily sold through websites and social media. The Vibrant H ealth Store, LLC dba Dr. Christopher's HerbsThe Vitamin C FoundationAn additional 4 companies, including CellMark Biopharma, LLC, Landis Revin, LLC, Nathans Natural, and www.healinginabottle.com, received online advisory letters. RELATED: Everolimus, Exemestane Safety Profile Same With Prior Chemo in Breast CancerThe companies must reply to the FDA as to how they will correct the violations, or legal action may result.


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