United Sciences of America controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1987
Advisory-board resignations and disputed endorsements
Several scientific advisers resigned after the company came under scrutiny. Alexander Leaf said his name had been used with false statements, while other advisers said they had been misquoted or improperly used in promotional material.
1987
Regulatory and state legal actions
The FDA investigated alleged pyramid-scheme activity, misleading promotional material, and prohibited disease-treatment claims. State attorneys general in California, New York, and Texas filed lawsuits seeking changes to the company’s business practices.
1986
Alleged deceptive scientific and health claims
USA was accused of using fraudulent scientific claims and advertising that represented supplements as capable of preventing or addressing serious diseases, including cancer, AIDS, arthritis, alcoholism, and heart disease.