Airborne Settles up for Its Dubious Health Claims
Hey, did you totally buy the hype that Airborne could keep you from getting sick on a plane? Turns out it can't. And a non-profit group that sued the makers of the vitamin supplement wants you to get in on a $23.3 million settlement.
The Center for Science in the Public interest put out a release yesterday with its findings:
"There's no credible evidence that what's in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment," said CSPI senior nutritionist David Schardt, who reviewed Airborne's claims. "Airborne is basically an overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill that's been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed."
We never really bought the bogus health claims, but we did pick up a couple samples when we saw 'em in JFK once. (No harm in giving the stuff a go, right?) As for Airborne, after dolling out this cash, will the company be able to afford a Sundance swag lounge next year?
Related Stories:
· Airborne Settlement and Claim Site [Official Site]
· Airborne Agrees to Pay $23.3 Million Settlement [CSPI]
· Airborne to Pour the Bubbly at Sundance [Jaunted]
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