Definition of "misbranded" [misbranded]

• Simple past tense and past participle of misbrand. (verb)
• Of a product, containing incorrect information on the label that would tend to deceive consumers as to any aspect of the product. (adjective)

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• "According to Mr Goldman, "Under no circumstances, given the regulatory scheme, can a drug be considered 'misbranded' if the science supports a truthful warning of the risk of suicidality.""
• "Because the widget device did not allow for including the type of risk information and caveats about Tasigna which FDA demands, the letter informed Novartis that it had "misbranded" its drug."
• "As a result, the improperly packaged products were deemed "misbranded" by state health authorities."