Federal Trade Commission
FTC v. Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical
Settled$103KRestitution
Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical allegedly deceptively marketed certain products between July 2017 and July 2020. Dr. Stephen Meis, the medical director of Golden Sunrise, allegedly took part in deceptively advertising a $23,000 treatment plan as a scientifically proven way to treat COVID-19, and used false or unproven claims that other treatment plans could cure cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Golden Sunrise Pharmaceutical, and Huu Tieu were allegedly making unsupported health claims.
Summary generated from official Federal Trade Commission press release
Source: Federal Trade Commission Press Release ↗Parties
Defendants / Respondents
- Golden Sunrise Nutraceutical, Inc.
- Dr. Stephen Meis
- Golden Sunrise Pharmaceutical
- Huu Tieu
Dates
Resolved
May 31, 2021
Published
February 11, 2026
Case Details
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Penalty Type
Restitution