Airborne Lawsuit Settlement

The Federal Trade Commission has settled a lawsuit with Airborne, Inc. over past marketing and labeling of their product Airborne which is advertised as being a dietary supplement that helps support the immune system using a proprietary blend of herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals.

Airborne comes in tablets and packets that are mixed with water to help fight against airborne illnesses such as colds. The dietary supplement is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips is considering final approval of the $23.5 million settlement for the class action lawsuit and another $6.5 million for the FTC settlement.

Airborne denies any wrongdoing or illegal conduct.

A press release on the company's website reads, "Consumers can feel confident that the advertising and labeling going into the marketplace accurately reflects what Airborne products do," says Airborne CEO Elise Donahue. "Our products help support the immune system. In fact, the key ingredients in Airborne have been studied in scientific research and reported in medical journals. Airborne is the same product that millions of consumers swear by. Airborne, meanwhile, continues to be the #1-selling immune support dietary supplement, and we're very proud of this fact."

Airborne officials maintain that they've always offered a money back guarantee on their products for consumers that were unhappy with their purchase. The privately held company is based in Bonita Springs, Florida and has offices in California and New Jersey.