Apparently the clinical trials that they manufacturer cited as proving its effectiveness to treat colds never really happened. Don't you hate it when the details get in the way of a good idea?
The good news for consumers (family, I'm looking at you) is that you can get some money back from the lawsuit that's just been settled. Here's a NYT blog explaining the whole deal.
Via BoingBoing
I never thought the stuff was everything it said it was. I just couldn't believe that the semi-cure for the common cold was developed by a 2nd grade teacher under the radar, but now it's killing my placebo affect.
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