The FTC reported yesterday 7,979
checks averaging $27.42 each to consumers who bought "Wal-Born" dietary supplements sold
by the pharmacy chain Walgreens are now being mailed. The FTC’s press release
explains:
In
2010, Walgreens settled FTC charges that it deceptively advertised
that the supplements could effectively prevent colds, fight germs, and boost
the immune system.
The
company touted the similarity of Wal-Born supplements to those sold by Airborne
Health, Inc., which settled similar deceptive advertising charges by the FTC in
2008.
The
checks, which total $218,750.00, must be cashed within 60 days after they are
issued. The amount consumers receive depends upon the amount of claims
they submitted that were approved The redress is capped at $30 per consumer.
