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Lysol Maker Warns People Not To Ingest Disinfectants After Trump Remarks 4/24/20, 6:35 a.m.

Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the company that manufactures Lysol and Dettol brands, issued a statement Friday morning warning that their products shouldnt be ingested into the body through any route. It didnt mention Trump by name.

Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus, the company said.

As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body through injection, ingestion or any other route.

Chris York

UKs COVID-19 Website Runs Out Of Tests, Shuts Within Minutes 4/24/20, 6:10 a.m.