Bethel Nutritional Consulting is recalling weight loss pills after the FDA found that the supplement tested positive for Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The FDA has not approved Bethel 30, green capsules as drugs. Sibutramine will substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in patients and may react with other medications in life-threatening ways. This may present a significant risk for anyone with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.
Bethel 30, green capsules are marketed as a Natural Herb for Weight Loss. It is packaged in plastic white bottles containing 30 capsules for bottle. The lot number is 120514 with EXP: 12/05/2014. THis lot is the only one subject to recall. The product was sold directly to individual customers in the New York sales office and online.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date. If you have this supplement, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For questions, contact Kariny Ramirez at 212-568-5330 Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET. If you have had an adverse reaction to this product, report it at the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.
