by: WOODTV.com staff
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — Dana Nessel , Michigan's Attorney General has acted to protect consumers from businesses that have been charging excessively high prices for products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A spokesperson with the AG’s office said she has taken action to stop several businesses from price gouging.
Ann Arbor-based A.M. Cleaning & Supplies has been under investigation after the Attorney General’s office received complaints that the business raised prices of hand sanitizer.
Nessel's office says the business advertised the price for a 12-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer for $60, an 8-ounce bottle for $40 and a 4-ounce bottle for $20. The social media advertisement was days after prices were reported at $7.50 and $2.50 per bottle.
The Michigan AG’s office also took action against BioMed after concerns of products being priced significantly higher than other companies. The AG’s office sent a cease and desist letter to the company in April.
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