People who have taken the herbal formula Airborne with the hope of curing or fending off the common cold are eligible for refunds from the company. Airborne will pay $23.3. million to settle a class action lawsuit over false advertising. Airborne sales have soared, surpassing $100 million by 2006.
Airborne and many other remedies are classified as dietary supplements, not drugs, which means as long as they don’t make specific health claims, they don’t have to prove to the government that they work. the company has toned down its claims, and the word “cold” is no longer anywhere on the packaging.
A recorded message today at Airborne said, “Defendants deny any wrongdoing or illegal conduct, but have agreed to settle the litigation.”
If you have receipts you can get all your money back for all purchases between May 2001 and November 2007. If you do not ave receipts you can get money back for up to six packages that can cost over $10 each. Call 1-888-952-9080 for further information on getting your refund - you MUST make your claim by September 2008.
