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FDA Alert: Unapproved Drug Found in Dietary Supplement
This is a reprint of the FDA Alert. Keime Inc dba Barry's Vitamins Conducts a Nationwide Voluntary Recallof Virility Max Dietary Supplement: Lot Number 10090571 November 10, 2011 – Keime Incorporated announced today that it is conducting a voluntary recall of one lot of the companies dietary supplement product sold under the following name: Virility…
[...]FDA Alert: Counterfeit “Morning After Pill” Found in the U.S.
This is a reprint of the FDA Alert. Unapproved emergency birth control medicine possibly in U.S. distribution may be ineffective and unsafe The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning U.S. consumers not to use the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital. These products may be counterfeit versions of the “morning after pill”…
[...]“Man Up Now” Removed From Sale at Delta and Surrey Stores: May Pose Serious Health Risks to Canadians
This is a reprint of the Health Canada alert. The issue: An unauthorized health product, "Man Up Now" was removed from sale at "O! Behave" retail stores in Delta and Surrey, B.C. after Health Canada's testing identified undeclared sildenafil, a prescription medication in this product. "Man Up Now" is promoted for sexual enhancement and may…
[...]Counterfeit Cialis Seized in the Greater Toronto Area
This is a reprint of the Health Canada alert. Following an R.C.M.P. seizure of counterfeit Cialis in the Greater Toronto Area, Health Canada is reminding Canadians that unauthorized and counterfeit health products can pose serious risks to their health as they have not been reviewed by the Department for safety, quality, or efficacy. The seized…
[...]Product Recall: Via Xtreme Ultimate Sexual Enhancer Dietary Supplement For Men
This is a partial reprint of the FDA alert. Global Wellness, LLC Conducts a Nationwide Voluntary Recall of VIA XTREME ULTIMATE SEXUAL ENHANCER DIETARY SUPPLEMENT FOR MEN Due to Presence of Undeclared Drug June 6, 2011 – Global Wellness, LLC. Hollywood, FL is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of VIA XTREME ULTIMATE SEXUAL ENHANCER DIETARY SUPPLEMENT…
[...]Product Recall: Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule for Undeclared Drug Ingredient
This is a reprint of the FDA Safety Alert. All lots of Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule, 30 Capsules/Bottle, are being recalled. The products were sold and distributed nationwide via the internet and at the company’s headquarters in Hollywood, Florida. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Slim…
[...]FDA: Don’t buy drugs marketed as antimicrobial dietary supplements
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. Fast Facts The FDA is warning consumers not to use products marketed as dietary supplements that also claim to be antimicrobial (antibiotic, antifungal or antiviral) drugs. These illegal products are falsely promoted with claims to treat illnesses such as upper respiratory infections, sinusitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and the common…
[...]FDA warns about counterfeit ExtenZe dietary supplements
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about a potentially harmful product represented as “ExtenZe,” a dietary supplement for male sexual enhancement. The counterfeit product looks similar to the actual product, but contains hidden ingredients that can cause serious harm to consumers. The counterfeit product…
[...]FDA, FTC act to remove fraudulent STD products from the market
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a joint effort to remove products from the market that make unproven claims to treat, cure, and prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Among the products targeted in today’s action are Medavir, Herpaflor,…
[...]Texas Children Given Fake Antibiotics
Texas officials are investigating several over-the-counterfeit medications falsely advertised as antibiotics and warning people to avoid these fakes.
Doctors in an Austin hospital reported that several children were given these products by their parents, prompting the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to issue a warning and open an investigation.
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