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    IOGEAR fined for germ-free claims

    John Biggs

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    Saturday, March 15th, 2008
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    Bloops! The EPA has fined IOGEAR $208,000 for claiming their mice controlled germs. Their crime? “Unsubstantiated public health claims regarding unregistered products, and their ability to control germs and pathogens.” So that’s why I got all those cold sores!

    IOGEAR Fined $208,000 By EPA For Germ-Free Mice Claims

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