Schumer: Feds to crack down on phony flu products

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By WBNG News

Story Created: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM EST

Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal
government is notifying 10 companies in a crackdown on phony
remedies to the swine flu now on the market.

The Federal Trade Commission action follows Schumer's request
earlier this month to address what he calls gimmicks and fake
cures. He says the products threaten efforts to vaccinate as many
people as possible.

Schumer says Tuesday the FTC effort is a major crackdown on
businesses that prey on fear of the H1N1 virus.

He didn't release the names of the companies and they aren't
charged with crimes.

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