Charlotte's Web, second firm hit with class action suits over CBD's uncertain regulatory status

Charlotte's Web, second firm hit with class action suits over CBD's uncertain regulatory status

 By Hank Schultz
Hemp-derived CBD brands Charlotte’s Web and Infinite Product Co. have both been hit with proposed class action lawsuits filed in California that allege they misled consumers by marketing their products as dietary supplements when FDA has specifically said this is illegal.
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