Regulators issue warning on Zicam products


	Regulators issue warning on Zicam products

The Infowarrior

8-16-2009 5:14 PM

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zicam, regulator warning, science, medicine, technology, common cold, risk, danger, zicam cold remedy nasal gel, federal health regulators

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8-17-2009 9:26 AM

gemfemfox

130 out of MILLIONS AND MILLIONS IS NOTHING.

Vioxx KILLED people and yet it is still on the market.

I have used Zicam for well over a decade and thanks to the farkin FDA, I am suffering through my first full blown cold in over a decade because I can't get my Zicam.

In this country where everyone hopes to hit the "sue the company" lottery, how can we truly believe any of their claims when they are already lining up to collect their checks.

The FDA is intentionally limiting our choices to doctors and pharmaceuticals for everything. Result is going to be no health and lifelong pill poppers. Great.

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