When symptoms of the common cold hit have you ever reached for Airborne – the herbal supplement that advertised it helps fight off colds? I have and I swear it works! Therefore I was surprised to learn that Airborne, created by a second-grade teacher, will pay $23.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought against the company for false advertising.
According to CSPI senior nutritionist David Schardt, "There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment." He went on to say, "Airborne is basically on overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that's been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed."
The defendants, Airborne, have “deni[ed] any wrongdoing or illegal conduct” however they “have agreed to settle the litigation,” says a recorded message at the toll-free number of the class-action settlement administrator.
Although Airborne may not fight off colds I think the product still cannot hurt... they are herbal supplements after all! I may not pay the high dollar for the little plastic tube filled with twelve chalky tablets but I will definitely make use of the extra remedy left over in my medicine cabinet. What do you think? After this new finding will you still use Airborne? What other health products on the market do you think run the risk of being fraud?
For more information about how to receive a refund log onto:
Airborne Health Settlement
Cheers!
Cortney a.k.a. Cort
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