A company manufacturing mouthwash declared that the mouthwash could cure common ailments such as colds, sore throats, and coughs. It also promised that it was a hair revitalizer and an antiseptic cream for cuts, bruises, wounds, and stings. Tests by independent agencies found that the product was as effective as warm water in treating colds.
-The marketing practice being followed by the company is called:

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The company is making false and exaggerated claims about their product's abilities, which is misleading advertising. They are also potentially putting consumers at risk by promoting it as a cure for illnesses when it has been shown to be ineffective.

A Company Manufacturing Mouthwash Declared That the Mouthwash Could Cure