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For FDA Office content type. Display the Other contact channel is a dd span with an icon-->\n\n    \u003C\u002Fdd>\u003Cdd>\u003Cspan class=\"fa fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:guy@gracefultouch.org\"> guy@gracefultouch.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\n    \u003Cdd>\u003Cspan class=\"fa fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"mailto:irene@gracefultouch.org\"> irene@gracefultouch.org\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fdd>\n\n          \n    \u003C\u002Fdl>\n  \u003C\u002Fdiv>            \n\n       \u003Cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-md-6\">\n    \u003Cdl class=\"\">\n          \n          \u003Cdt>Issuing Office:\u003C\u002Fdt>\n        \n         \n          \u003Cdd>Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)\u003C\u002Fdd>\n        \n         \n          \u003Cdd>\u003Cp class=\"address\" translate=\"no\">\u003Cspan class=\"country\">United States\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fdd>\n        \n        \n        \n        \n        \n    \u003C\u002Fdl>\n    \u003Cdl class=\"\"> \n      \n    \u003C\u002Fdl>\n  \u003C\u002Fdiv>  \n      \n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n \n\n \n\n\u003Chr>\n\n\u003Cp>October 1, 2026\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"text-align-center\">\u003Cstrong>WARNING LETTER\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cbr>Reference Number: 735272\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To Guy and Irene Siverson:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This warning letter advises you of significant violations observed during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of your website, https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002F, and provides you an opportunity to address them. Promptly address any violations described herein without delay, including ensuring that appropriate resources are allocated to fully address them and prevent their recurrence. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the violations that may exist in connection with your products or operations. It is your responsibility to ensure that your firm complies with all requirements of federal law, including FDA regulations. Failure to adequately address any violations may result in regulatory or legal action without further notice including, without limitation, seizure and injunction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unapproved drug products marketed for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and\u002For their symptoms and sold directly to consumers present a serious public health concern. Individuals who rely on these products may forgo timely, appropriate medical care, increasing their risk of severe complications such as infertility, sepsis, and death. Further, a false sense of having been adequately treated may lead individuals to unknowingly transmit infections to their partners. FDA has not approved any over-the-counter (OTC) drug product for the treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of any STI. Effective treatment requires diagnosis and supervision by a licensed healthcare professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>FDA Review\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Violations were identified and documented during a review of your website https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002F in July 2026. Based on our review, “Herpes B Gone” is an unapproved new drug under section 505(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 355(a). As explained further below, introducing or delivering this product for introduction into interstate commerce violates sections 301(d) and 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(d) and 355(a).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This review was conducted as part of FDA’s public health responsibility to protect the public from unsafe, ineffective, and poor-quality drugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The following are violations identified during our review. As a reminder, this is not an all-inclusive list of violations that may exist in connection with your products or operations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Unapproved New Drug Violations\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Based on a review of your website, “Herpes B Gone” is a drug under section 201(g)(1) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1), because it is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and\u002For intended to affect the structure or any function of the body. Examples from your product labeling, including on your website, that provide evidence of the intended use (as defined in 21 CFR 201.128) of this product as a drug include, but may not be limited to, the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the webpage https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002Fproducts\u002Fherpes-b-gone:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>“Herpes B Gone” and images of what appears to be cold sores on the lips.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Say No to Sores on Your Mouth or Genitals”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Lower the dangers of herpes virus”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>“Herpes B Gone is a certified organic, plant-based cream formulated specifically to soothe herpes sores, calm irritated skin, and support your body's natural healing process\u003Cbr>— so you can get through an outbreak with less discomfort and more confidence.”\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>“Herpes B Gone” is a “new drug” under section 201(p) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(p), because it is not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) for use under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in its labeling. With certain exceptions not applicable here, a new drug may not be introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce without an approved application from FDA in effect, as described in section 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 355(a). No approved application pursuant to section 505 of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 355, is in effect for this product. Accordingly, this product is an unapproved new drug. The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of this unapproved new drug product violates sections 301(d) and 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(d) and 355(a).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As previously stated, you are responsible for investigating and determining the root causes of any violations and implementing corrective and preventative measures to ensure future and sustained compliance so that these violations and any others do not occur.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Send your written response to FDAAdvisory@fda.hhs.gov within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of this letter. Include the specific steps you have taken to correct any violations, an explanation of each step being taken to prevent the recurrence of violations, as well as copies of related documentation. If you have information that you believe demonstrates that your products are not in violation of the FD&C Act and FDA regulations, include that information for our consideration. Identify your response with reference number “735272” in the subject line of the email.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Please note FDA posts warning letters on www.fda.gov.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sincerely,\u003Cbr>\u002FS\u002F\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tina Smith, M.S.\u003Cbr>Captain, U.S. Public Health Service\u003Cbr>Director\u003Cbr>Office of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance\u003Cbr>Office of Compliance\u003Cbr>Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\u003Cbr>U.S. Food and Drug Administration\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003C!--BEGIN QUALTRICS WEBSITE FEEDBACK SNIPPET-->\n\u003C!--BEGIN QUALTRICS WEBSITE FEEDBACK SNIPPET-->\n\n\n\n              \n                                            \n              \n            ","Delivery Method:\n\nVIA ELECTRONIC MAIL READ\u002FDELIVERY RECEIPT REQUESTED\n\nProduct:\n\nDrugs\n\nOver-the-Counter Drugs\n\nRecipient:\n\nRecipient Name\n\nGuy Siverson\n\nRecipient Title\n\nIrene Siverson\n\nGraceful Touch, LLC\n\n2040 West Main Street, #209\n\nRapid City, SD 57702\n\nUnited States\n\nguy@gracefultouch.org\n\nirene@gracefultouch.org\n\nIssuing Office:\n\nCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)\n\nUnited States\n\nOctober 1, 2026\nWARNING LETTER\nReference Number: 735272\nTo Guy and Irene Siverson:\nThis warning letter advises you of significant violations observed during a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of your website, https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002F, and provides you an opportunity to address them. Promptly address any violations described herein without delay, including ensuring that appropriate resources are allocated to fully address them and prevent their recurrence. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the violations that may exist in connection with your products or operations. It is your responsibility to ensure that your firm complies with all requirements of federal law, including FDA regulations. Failure to adequately address any violations may result in regulatory or legal action without further notice including, without limitation, seizure and injunction.\nUnapproved drug products marketed for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and\u002For their symptoms and sold directly to consumers present a serious public health concern. Individuals who rely on these products may forgo timely, appropriate medical care, increasing their risk of severe complications such as infertility, sepsis, and death. Further, a false sense of having been adequately treated may lead individuals to unknowingly transmit infections to their partners. FDA has not approved any over-the-counter (OTC) drug product for the treatment, cure, mitigation, or prevention of any STI. Effective treatment requires diagnosis and supervision by a licensed healthcare professional.\nFDA Review\nViolations were identified and documented during a review of your website https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002F in July 2026. Based on our review, “Herpes B Gone” is an unapproved new drug under section 505(a) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), 21 U.S.C. 355(a). As explained further below, introducing or delivering this product for introduction into interstate commerce violates sections 301(d) and 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(d) and 355(a).\nThis review was conducted as part of FDA’s public health responsibility to protect the public from unsafe, ineffective, and poor-quality drugs.\nViolations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act\nThe following are violations identified during our review. As a reminder, this is not an all-inclusive list of violations that may exist in connection with your products or operations.\nUnapproved New Drug Violations\nBased on a review of your website, “Herpes B Gone” is a drug under section 201(g)(1) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(g)(1), because it is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and\u002For intended to affect the structure or any function of the body. Examples from your product labeling, including on your website, that provide evidence of the intended use (as defined in 21 CFR 201.128) of this product as a drug include, but may not be limited to, the following:\nOn the webpage https:\u002F\u002Fgracefultouchproducts.org\u002Fproducts\u002Fherpes-b-gone:\n“Herpes B Gone” and images of what appears to be cold sores on the lips.\n“Say No to Sores on Your Mouth or Genitals”\n“Lower the dangers of herpes virus”\n“Herpes B Gone is a certified organic, plant-based cream formulated specifically to soothe herpes sores, calm irritated skin, and support your body's natural healing process\n— so you can get through an outbreak with less discomfort and more confidence.”\n“Herpes B Gone” is a “new drug” under section 201(p) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 321(p), because it is not generally recognized as safe and effective (GRASE) for use under the conditions prescribed, recommended, or suggested in its labeling. With certain exceptions not applicable here, a new drug may not be introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce without an approved application from FDA in effect, as described in section 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 355(a). No approved application pursuant to section 505 of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 355, is in effect for this product. Accordingly, this product is an unapproved new drug. The introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of this unapproved new drug product violates sections 301(d) and 505(a) of the FD&C Act, 21 U.S.C. 331(d) and 355(a).\nConclusion\nAs previously stated, you are responsible for investigating and determining the root causes of any violations and implementing corrective and preventative measures to ensure future and sustained compliance so that these violations and any others do not occur.\nSend your written response to FDAAdvisory@fda.hhs.gov within fifteen (15) business days of receipt of this letter. Include the specific steps you have taken to correct any violations, an explanation of each step being taken to prevent the recurrence of violations, as well as copies of related documentation. If you have information that you believe demonstrates that your products are not in violation of the FD&C Act and FDA regulations, include that information for our consideration. Identify your response with reference number “735272” in the subject line of the email.\nPlease note FDA posts warning letters on www.fda.gov.\nSincerely,\n\u002FS\u002F\nTina Smith, M.S.\nCaptain, U.S. Public Health Service\nDirector\nOffice of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance\nOffice of Compliance\nCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research\nU.S. Food and Drug Administration","2026-10-14T12:33:10.804+00:00",[23,24,25,9,10,26,26,26],"\u003Ctime datetime=\"2026-10-06T04:00:00Z\">10\u002F06\u002F2026\u003C\u002Ftime>\n","\u003Ctime datetime=\"2026-10-01T04:00:00Z\">10\u002F01\u002F2026\u003C\u002Ftime>\n","\u003Ca href=\"\u002Finspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations\u002Fwarning-letters\u002Fgraceful-touch-llc-735272-10012026\">Graceful Touch, LLC\u003C\u002Fa>","","2026-10-14T12:31:16.41489+00:00","2026-10-14T14:44:01.489557+00:00",{"510k":30,"classification":31,"enforcement":32,"event":33,"event_backfill":34,"pma":35,"warning_letter":36},"2026-10-12T02:00:50.914+00:00","2026-10-12T02:00:38.521+00:00","2026-10-12T02:00:45.002+00:00","2026-10-14T04:02:53.8+00:00","2026-09-07T05:17:28.839+00:00","2026-10-12T02:00:52.377+00:00","2026-10-14T14:44:02.318+00:00"]