Federal authorities are trying to stop a wave of bogus and potentially dangerous products marketed to Americans to curb coronavirus' spread. In recent months, US customs officials have seized thousands of unapproved lanyards, tablets and herbal medicines.
In recent months, US customs officials have seized thousands of unapproved lanyards, tablets and herbal medicines -- all part of a rush of supplies entering the US market during the pandemic. Fraudulent and unapproved products have become a dangerous side effect of the effort to supply US consumers with personal protective equipment and medical supplies. Scammers were quick to take advantage of a new market and scared consumers anxious for a cure, several federal officials tell CNN.
The premise is that you wear it around your neck and it keeps you from getting the virus, which is"completely, completely inaccurate and dangerous," said the Customs official in Cincinnati.This particular chemical can be absorbed through the skin, can cause respiratory distress, as well as liver and kidney issues, said the official, adding"it's highly toxic.
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