VERIFY: The FDA had a problem with Purell's advertising, not the hand sanitizer

It’s the middle of flu season and many people are turning to hand washing and hand sanitizers to make sure they do all they can to avoid getting sick.



However, some headlines are producing confusing claims about hand sanitizers.



Some suggest the Food and Drug Administration said Purell hand sanitizers aren’t effective in fighting viral illnesses. Others claimed Purell was being accused of false advertising.

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