Feds Take Pandemic Profiteering Seriously

The United States goverment is taking a hard look at companies that may be unethically profiting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This week a federal court in Utah entered an injunction halting the sale of various silver products that were being promoted as coronavirus treatments. FDA’s Office of Criminal Investigations and Office of the Chief Counsel worked with the U.S. Department of Justice on the complaint. “The FDA will continue to help ensure those who place profits above the public health during the COVID-19 pandemic are stopped,” said Judy McMeekin, FDA Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs. “We are fully committed to working with the Department of Justice to take appropriate action against those jeopardizing the health of Americans by offering and distributing products with unproven claims to prevent or treat COVID-19.” In response to a civil complaint filed April 27, the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah issued a temporary restraining order against defendants Gordon Pedersen of Cedar Hills, Utah, and his companies, My Doctor Suggests LLC and GP Silver LLC. The civil complaint alleges that Pedersen and his companies are fraudulently promoting and selling various silver products for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19.  The court’s order temporarily stops the defendants from selling or distributing their sil...
Source: MDDI - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: COVID-19 Regulatory and Compliance Source Type: news