New York Attorney General Letitia James has sent a letter to a CBD oil company demanding that it stop advertising that its products can help fight coronavirus.
James’ office sent the cease-and-desist letter to Utah company Finest Herbalist for advertising in emails, text messages and on bogus news sites that its Pure Herbal Total Defense Immunity Blend offers protection from COVID-19.
There is still no known vaccine for coronavirus.
“By misrepresenting the effectiveness of products against COVID-19, companies like Finest Herbalist are giving consumers a false sense of security, putting their very lives at risk,” James said in a prepared statement. “Deceptive marketing is never acceptable, especially during a time of crisis; this is a matter of public health and safety.”
Finest Herbalist did not immediately return a request for comment.
James has issued similar letters to companies that claimed their air purifiers fight against coronavirus.
James also sent one to conspiracy theorist talk show host Alex Jones for allegedly selling coronavirus-fighting toothpaste.
Jones has denied any wrong doing.
