Life & More, L.L.C. of Miami is voluntarily recalling 783 bottles of Akttive High Performance Fat Burner Gold that were found to contain undeclared, unapproved drugs. Consumers who have purchased this product with the lot #000185004400, UPC 859189005005, and Expiration 12/17 should not use it as serious health problems could occur if they do. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested the product and found that it contained Sibutramine, desmethylsibutramine, and Phenolphthalein. According to the FDA, "Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010 (due to increased risk of seizures, heart attacks, arrhythmia and strokes). Phenolphthalein is an ingredient previously used in over-the-counter laxatives, but because of concerns … [Read more...]
G&C Natural Nutrition Recalls Pyrola for Undeclared Drugs
G&C Natural Nutrition of California is recalling all lots of Pyrola, Advanced Joint Formula capsules because they may contain diclofenac and chlorpheniramine, which makes this product an undeclared drug. No reports of illness or adverse reactions have been received to date. Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which may cause increased risk of heart attack and stroke as well as stomach bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines. Chlorpheniramine is an over the counter antihistamine used for allergies. The recalled product is Pyrola 430 mg/capsule Advanced Joint Formula. It is packaged in a white bottle. The product was sold to distributors and consumers nationwide through phone orders and online from April 2013 through June … [Read more...]
Ultra Zx Recalled for Undeclared Drugs
Ultra Zx Labs is recalling UltraZx weight loss supplements because it contains undeclared Sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in 2010 because it substantially increases blood pressure and can be a "significant risk" for patients with a history of heart disease or stroke. Phenolphthalein is not approved as a supplement or a drug because it causes cancer. No reports of adverse events have been received to date. UltraZx weight loss supplement is marketed as a dietary supplement and is packaged in bottles of 30 capsules of 300 mg each. This recall includes all lots/bottles/packages. They were sold from September 2014 until February 2015. Do not take this supplement. If you have purchased it, return to the place of … [Read more...]
Dietary Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Drugs
Detox Transforms Health and Nutrition is recalling five dietary supplements because they contain undeclared drugs. These drugs can cause serious health issues with long term use. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled items include INDIGO in 60 capsule white bottles with UPC number 852175004044, lot number 000034, and expiration 4/10/2017. Also recalled is EDGE Amplified Weight Release in 60 count white bottles with UPC number 852175004174; all lot numbers are recalled. AMPD Gold Bee Pollen in 60 capsules white bottles is recalled, with UPC number 852175004181; all lot numbers are recalled. BtRim Max in 60 capsule white bottles with UPC number 852175004068, lot number 00002, and expiration date 4/27/2017 is recalled. Finally, INSANE Bee Pollen in 60 count white bottles is … [Read more...]
SLIM-K and B-Lipo Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Drugs
Bethel Nutritional Consulting of New York is recalling SLIM-K Capsules and B-Lipo Capsules because they contain undeclared drugs. SKIM-K contains sibutramine, desmethylsibutramine, and Phenolphthalein. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for increased risk of seizures, heart attacks, and strokes. Phenolphthalein is not approved for use in the U.S. because of concerns of carcinogenicity and causing irregular heartbeat. B-Lipo contains Lorcaserin, a controlled substance used for weight loss. Sibutramine can increase blood pressure and pulse rate and may interact in life threatening ways with other meds a consumer may be taking. Lorcaserin side effects including difficulty thinking, hallucinations, and feeling of intense excitement. The drug … [Read more...]
Bee Pollen Recalled for Undeclared Drugs
REFA Enterprises, LLC is voluntarily recalling Forever Beautiful Bee Pollen and Forever Beautiful Infinity because they contain undeclared Sibutramine or a combination of both Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein, discovered through FDA analysis. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 because of increased risk of seizures, heart attacks, arrhythmia, and strokes. Phenolphthalein is an ingredient that was used in over-the-counter laxatives, but because of concerns of carcinogenicity, it is not currently approved for use in this country. These undeclared ingredients make the products unapproved new drugs. The products can interact in life-threatening ways with other medications and can be dangerous on their own. Sibutramine can increase … [Read more...]
Mayhem Dietary Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Drug
Chaotic Labz of Arkansas is voluntarily recalling Mayhem dietary supplement capsules. This product is used as a bodybuilding supplement. FDA analysis found that it contains dexamethasone, a prescription corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory conditions, and cyproheptadine, a prescription antihistamine used for seasonal allergy treatments. These ingredients make this product an unapproved drug. The recalled product is Mayhem dietary supplement capsules with lot number CLM061114. It has an expiration date of 06/2016. It is packaged in a clear bottle with yellow capsules. It is identified by the brand known as Chaotic Labz and the product name Mayhem, Appetite for Construction. It was distributed nationwide to various Nutritional Supplement Retail Outlets and via the … [Read more...]
After Recalls, Dietary Supplements with Banned Drugs Stay on Market
About half of all FDA drug recalls in the last decade have been for dietary supplements that contain banned ingredients. These recalls are meant to be swift enforcement actions that protect consumers from serious, sometimes life-threatening, conditions, but in some cases these dangerous products remain on the market for longer than six months after they are recalled, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). For the study, Harvard researchers looked at supplements recalled between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2012 that were still on the market with the same name, maker and distributor in July or August of 2013. Of the 274 dietary supplements recalled, 27 met these criteria. These recalled supplements, labeled as weight loss, sports … [Read more...]
FDA Issues Sit and Slim II Warning for Unapproved Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Sit and Slim II which contains the unapproved drugs sibutramine and phenolphthalein. The product is marketed as a weight loss aid. Sibutramine was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses a health threat to consumers because it can substantially increase blood pressure and pulse rate. This poses serious problems for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. The drug can also interact with other medications and cause a life-threatening situation. Phenolphthalein is an unapproved drug in the United States. Studies have shown that it presents a cancer-causing risk. Health care professionals and … [Read more...]
U.S. Marshals Seize $5 Million of Raw Kratom
U.S. Marshals have seized more than 25,000 pounds of raw kratom material worth more than $5 million from Rosefield Management, Inc. in Van Nuys, California. Kratom is a botanical substance native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is not approved in the U.S. for any medical use but is marketed for its opioid-like analgesic effects and in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction. Consumption of kratom can cause health problems including respiratory depression, nervousness, agitation, aggression, sleeplessness, hallucinations, delusions, loss of libido, tremors, skin hyperpigmentation, nausea, vomiting, constipation and severe withdrawal signs and symptoms. “We have identified kratom as a botanical substance that poses a risk to public health and has the … [Read more...]
