Penalty Amount
$103,420
The FTC distributed refunds to consumers who purchased deceptively marketed treatment plans from Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical. The company and its medical director were barred from making unsupported health claims about curing COVID-19, cancer, and Parkinson's disease after a court order in September 2025. Over $40,700 was sent to 578 consumers, with additional claims possible until May 2026.
Defendants were ordered to pay $103,420 in monetary penalties, barred from making unsupported health claims in the future, and required to provide refunds to affected consumers totaling over $40,700.
Entity
Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc.
Also known as: Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical
Industry
HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/02/ftc-sends-checks-consumers-who-bought-certain-products-golden-sunrise-nutraceutical-between-2017
promoter 23000 covid 19 treatment plan barred making bogus h
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2021/06/promoter-23000-covid-19-treatment-plan-barred-making-bogus-health-claims
GoldenSunrise Order
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/GoldenSunrise-Order.pdf
ftc announces refund claims process consumers who bought dec
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2025/01/ftc-announces-refund-claims-process-consumers-who-bought-deceptively-marketed-golden-sunrise
GoldenSunrise
https://www.ftc.gov/GoldenSunrise
Federal Trade Commission Enforcement Page
https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement
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