FDA cautions consumers about unapproved herpes products on Amazon, Walmart
Regulators say herpes creams, sprays and washes sold online lack approval as treatments, and warning letters have gone to both retailers. A South Shore Health specialist called them a major public health risk.
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What happened
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against herpes creams, sprays and washes sold on Amazon and Walmart, none of which has been approved to treat the infection. The agency has sent warning letters to both retailers. A specialist at South Shore Health agreed that the products are a major threat to public health.
Why it matters
The products are easy to order online despite lacking approval for treating the infection, which the FDA and a local specialist see as a threat to public health.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 5:57 PM ET: The FDA warned against unapproved herpes treatments being sold on Amazon.
- Oct 13, 5:57 PM ET: A specialist at South Shore Health agreed the products pose a serious threat to public health.
- Oct 14, 11:00 AM ET: The FDA confirmed it had sent warning letters to Amazon and Walmart over the herpes products.
Coverage
- Herpes ‘Remedies’ Sold On Amazon And Walmart Pose Public Health Risk, FDA Warns (HealthDay)
- FDA warns against unapproved herpes treatments sold on Amazon (wcvb.com)
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