Listerine, CVS, Walgreens told to stop making unproven claims on mouthwash
The Food and Drug Administration today sent warning letters to the operators of three major mouthwash brands -- Listerine, CVS and Walgreens -- that claim their products prevent gum disease, when no scientific proof exists to back such claims.
The culprits, all major household names, promoted their mouthwashes as effective in removing plaque and supporting healthy gums, regulators say. The mouth rinse products are Johnson & Johnson's Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash, CVS Complete Care Anticavity Mouthwash, and Walgreens Mouth Rinse Full Action.
