FTC to retailers: Drop your caffeinated drawers

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FTC to retailers: Drop your caffeinated drawers

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/fda-retailers-drop-caffeinated-drawers-222104085.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/4ypb42jUFO8_b3JBlnj38w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9Njk7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4a375e5c763e3626610f6a7067007162.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="In this 2006 photo, airport passengers pass by Norm Thompson retail outlet at Portland International Airport in Portland. The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that two companies have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers who purchased &quot;shapewear&quot; that supposedly can reduce cellulite and fat because it's infused with caffeine, vitamin E and other things. In a settlement, Norm Thompson Outfitters of Oregon, and Wacoal America Inc. of New Jersey agree not to make claims that their products cause weight loss or a reduction of body size. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Dana E. Olsen)" align="left" title="In this 2006 photo, airport passengers pass by Norm Thompson retail outlet at Portland International Airport in Portland. The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that two companies have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers who purchased &quot;shapewear&quot; that supposedly can reduce cellulite and fat because it's infused with caffeine, vitamin E and other things. In a settlement, Norm Thompson Outfitters of Oregon, and Wacoal America Inc. of New Jersey agree not to make claims that their products cause weight loss or a reduction of body size. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Dana E. Olsen)" border="0" /></a>PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) ? If you purchased caffeine-infused underwear because of promises it will make you thinner, federal regulators say you were hoodwinked ? but at least you can get your money back.</p><br clear="all"/>

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