Bee Extremely Amazed LLC of Ohio is voluntarily recalling dietary supplements marketed for weight loss because the contain undeclared drug ingredients. Those drugs are sibutramine and/or phenolphthalein.
Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2010 since it can substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patient and may present a significant risk for anyone with a history of heart problems. Phenolphthalein is an ingredient used over-the-counter laxatives, but it is not approved for use in the U.S. because of concerns that it could cause cancer and could cause serious GI disturbances and irregular heartbeat.
You can see the long list of recalled items, along with package sizes at the FDA web site. The recalled products are Asset Bold, Asset Extreme Plus, Evolve, Infinity, Jenesis, La Trim Plus, Oasis, Prime, SlimeX-15, Slim Trim U, Ultimate Formula, Xcel, Xcel Advanced, and Zi Xiu Tang. These products were sold nationwide between 4/29/2014 and 12/17/2015 via distribution/resale via the U.S. Postal service. You can also see pictures of product packages at the FDA site.
If you purchased any of these products, stop using them immediately. Return them to the pace of purchase for a refund, or discard them safely. Call your community’s police department or city hall to find out how to dispose of prescription drugs.
