Amazon is banning products that claim to treat or 'kill' the coronavirus amid panic over the outbreak.
Between warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the global COVID-19 coronavirus has spread and will continue to in the U.S., and San Francisco calling a state of emergency to prepare for an outbreak, people appear to be on an endless search for preventative measures.
Amazon did not immediately respond to Yahoo Lifestyle's requests for comment, but CNBC shared with its readers an email that Amazon is reportedly sending sellers.We are writing to let you know that the following detail pages have been removed from our catalog:This product has been identified as a face mask or related product that makes unapproved medical marketing claims regarding coronavirus or the flu. Products that make medical marketing claims may not be legally marketed in the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has also flagged coronavirus misinformation on a bigger scale. A Feb. 14 announcement read, “We have established a cross-agency task force dedicated to closely monitoring for fraudulent products and false product claims related to COVID-19 and we have already reached out to major retailers to ask for their help in monitoring their online marketplaces for fraudulent products with coronavirus and other pathogen claims.
The BBB reminds consumers to make purchases from reputable and legitimate businesses, mentioning that lack of corporate contact information is a red flag and to consult with a doctor when considering medical devices or treatments. A BBB “Scam Tracker” allows people to report suspicious deals.
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