Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Cold-EEZE(R) Sponsors Interactive Improv-Ice Skating Show on NBC Stations November 21st


ProPhase Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH), makers of the Cold-EEZE ® brand of cold remedies, announced today it will be the title sponsor of the Cold-EEZE Improv-Ice show airing on NBC stations Sunday, November 21st from 4:00-6:00pm EST. In Cold-EEZE Improv-Ice, National Champion figure skaters will try to earn the coveted title of Cold-EEZE Best Improv-Ice Skater. The skaters will improvise skating routines to songs by Foreigner, the classic rock group with 16 top 30 hits. Foreigner will perform live for the skaters.


CAPTION(S):ProPhase Labs is a diversified natural health medical science company. It is a leading marketer and manufacturer of the Cold-EEZE® family of lozenges and sugar free tablets clinically proven to significantly reduce the severity and duration of the common cold. Cold-EEZE customers include leading national wholesalers and distributors, as well as independent and chain food, drug and mass merchandise stores and pharmacies. ProPhase Labs has several wholly owned subsidiaries including a manufacturing unit, which consists of an FDA approved facility to manufacture Cold-EEZE lozenges and fulfill other contract manufacturing opportunities. ProPhase also owns 50% of Phusion Laboratories, LLC ("Phusion"). Phusion licenses a revolutionary proprietary technology that has the potential to improve the delivery and/or efficacy of many active ingredients or compounds. The joint venture plans to formulate and test products to exploit market opportunities within ProPhase's robust OTC distribution channels."These skaters are incredible, world-class athletes," said Ted Karkus, CEO of ProPhase Labs. "Often in sports, the greatest moments are unexpected, and asking athletes to improvise is one way to create great unexpected moments. And fun ones too!"For more information, visit www.ProPhaseLabs.com .Jeremy Holmes, founder of the ice-cream company, said: "We are extremely excited about our partnership with Ella Riley's to use this iconic Yorkshire toffee in our ice cream.The trademark was sold to US confectionery company Kraft before the intellectual property rights were secured by Freya Sykes - the great grand-niece of the brothers who first started Riley''s Toffee.CREAM OF CROP: The toffee ice cream team, left, Louise and Jeremy Holmes with Freya Sykes and Steve BletsoeHome owners in the South West were the most likely to put items at the back of the cupboard never to be used again, while residents in the North East were the most likely to use such items.Yummy Yorkshire will launch the Riley's Toffee ice cream flavour in time for its annual bonfire and firework display on Friday at Delph House Farm, High Flatts, at 6pm.The most popular electrical appliance that lies dormant in the back of the cupboard is the trusty breadmaker. Other popular items that are often left used include toastie machines, ice cream makers, blenders, foot spas and face steamers.Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineThe Yummy Yorkshire bonfire and firework display is open to all on a ticket-only basis, priced pounds 6 each. Under 4s are free. For further information call 01226 762551 or visit www.yummyorkshire.co.uk

CONTACT Media Relations The Lexicomm Group Wendi Tush Email Contact (212) 794-4531 Lindsey Gardner Email Contact (570) 479-4895 Investor Relations Ted Karkus Chairman and CEO The Quigley Corporation (215) 345-0919 x 0




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