Kingsway Trading Inc. is recalling Xanthium & Siler Combo (Bi Yan Pian) Dietary Supplement because it contains banned ephedra alkaloids. This compound can cause heart attack, stroke, and death. The recall notice states, “these risks are unreasonable in light of any benefits that may result from the use of these products under their labeled conditions of use, or under ordinary conditions of use if the labeling is silent.”
The product was distributed to Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Florida, Missouri, Texas, Indiana, Georgia, Delaware, Colorado, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Oregon, Virginia, and Arizona through oriental herb stores, acupuncture clinics, and Oriental supermarkets. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled product is Well Balance Xanthium & Siler Combo (Bi Yan Pian), Batch number 130401 and Batch number 150201. It is packaged in a plastic brown bottle with a white cap. Each bottle contains 100 tablets; each tablet is 300 mg. The FDA has banned Ephedra Herba (ma huang). The company has stopped producing and distributing the product.
If you purchased this product, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
