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Cold Remedy Inventor Charged With Illegally Importing Bird Flu Drug
The Redondo Beach-based inventor of the cold remedy Zicam faces a maximum of 28 years in prison if convicted of federal charges linked to the illegal importation and distribution of an unapproved herbal product he allegedly claimed prevents and treats bird flu, prosecutors said today.