Health Care Professionals Settle With FTC Over COVID-19 Claims For Direct Seller’s Supplements
Executive Summary
Three distributors made claims doTerra's essential oils and supplements could treat or prevent COVID-19 in early 2022webinars. They also underscored medical expertise in recommending products.
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