More Imports Of Counterfeit OTC COVID-19 Tests Reaching US
Executive Summary
Counterfeit versions of diagnostics from ACON Laboratories and iHealth are being illegally imported and sold in US. Alert also tells consumers how to spot counterfeit tests.
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