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Major Retailers Sued Over Ineffective Decongestant Ingredients

  • Lawsuit filed in California seeks damages for consumers who bought over-the-counter decongestants containing phenylephrine, which was found ineffective.

  • At least 250 products contain phenylephrine, including name brands and generics from major retailers.

  • 14 retailers and drug companies named as defendants, including Walmart, CVS, Amazon, Target.

  • Lawsuit argues statute of limitations should start when FDA panel found phenylephrine ineffective earlier this week.

  • Plaintiffs seek payment for all who bought the products, plus corrective advertising campaign from companies.

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