U. S. marshals have seized a range of misbranded over-the-counter products, including gum, shampoos and creams, says the Food and Drug Administration.

A Wednesday raid by marshals occurred at Beehive Botanicals Inc. in Haywood, Wis., FDA officials informed.

The marshals confiscated creams, capsules, tablets, throat spray and several other products that the FDA alleges are unapproved new drugs in violation of federal law, officials further said.

The FDA said in a statement, "The Company claimed on links on its Web site, and in labeling and promotional materials, that some of the products could be used to diagnose, cure, and prevent diseases such as asthma, dermatitis and ulcers. Additional company claims indicated that the products could aid in the treatment or prevention of cancer, liver or kidney disease, insomnia, bone fractures and skin disorders."

The company makes disease claims for propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and honey, which are the bee-derived ingredients used to make the drug products, the FDA statement further noted.

The FDA also said that as a result of the claims, the products represent new drugs and therefore are subject to FDA regulation. (With Inputs from Agencies)