Alert
“U-Prosta”: herbal prostate product recalled as it may pose serious health risks
This is a reprint of the Health Canada alert. Advisory2011-54April 7, 2011For immediate release The issue: "U-Prosta Natural support for prostate health" is being voluntarily recalled in Canada by Sunnylife International Inc. after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the product contains undeclared terazosin hydrochloride, which is a prescription drug used to treat…
[...]THE BEST Enhancer Supplement: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient
RECALLED: THE BEST Enhancement SupplementPicture by USFDA via Flickr. This is a reprint of the FDA alert. March 28, 2011 – AVNS Inc announced today it is voluntarily recalling THE BEST Enhancer Supplement. AVNS Inc is conducting a voluntary recall after being informed by their manufacturer, Drive Total Energy, that the Food and Drug Administration…
[...]X-Hero and Male Enhancer: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. ISSUE: FDA lab analysis of X-Hero found the product contains sulfosildenafil, the analogue of the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), making X-Hero an unapproved drug. In addition, FDA analysis of Male Enhancer sample found the product contains tadalafil, the active…
[...]Watch Out for Fake Radiation Preventatives Warns FDA
Due to public concern related to the nuclear incident in Japan, the FDA is warning consumers to be wary of drugs falsely touting radiation exposure treatment.
Potassium iodide (KI) has been approved by the FDA to prevent thyroid cancer in people internally contaminated with radioactive iodine, however the U.S. government is not recommending that residents take KI, even as a preventative. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission indicates that no part of the U.S. is expected to experience any harmful levels of radioactivity.
The FDA is warning consumers to be wary of internet sites and retail outlets promoting products that make claims to prevent or treat radiation, these claims may be false and the products may not be FDA approved.
[...]Discovery of Counterfeit Nutritional Supplements with Dangerous Ingredients Spurs Company Recall
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. February 22, 2011 -Biotab Nutraceuticals, Inc. (“Biotab”) is conducting a voluntary recall of two lots of EXTENZE nutritional supplement tablets. Some packages bearing lot numbers 0709241 and 0509075 are counterfeit products containing undeclared drug ingredients that can pose a serious risk to health. Biotab learned about the…
[...]Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants Issues a Voluntary Recall of Weight Loss Pills Found to Contain an Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Recalled Svelte 30 Herb SupplementPhoto courtesy of the FDA via Flickr. This is a reprint of the FDA alert. February 9, 2011 – – Svelte 30 Nutritional Consultants has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a sample of Svelte 30 orange & gray capsule was collected and tested by FDA in January 2011.…
[...]Voluntary Nationwide Recall of “Shaping Beauty” Weight Loss Pills With Undeclared Drug Ingredient
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. January 24, 2011 – Southampton, PA, Shaping Beauty, Inc. has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that a weight loss dietary supplement sold and marketed by the firm contain an undeclared drug ingredient. FDA lab analyses of dietary supplements distributed by the company were…
[...]FDA Warns of Criminals Extorting Online Drug Purchasers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned the public that criminals are posing as law enforcement agents to extort money from people who purchased medication online.
Criminals are calling victims and identifying themselves as FDA or other law enforcement officials. The imposters inform the victims that purchasing drugs over the Internet or the telephone is illegal and that they will be prosecuted for this crime unless they pay a fine ranging from $100 to $250,000.
In addition, victims also have suffered from unauthorized purchases on their credit cards.
[...]Albuterol Sulfate Recall
This is a reprint of the FDA Alert. December 30, 2010 – The Ritedose Corporation is conducting a voluntary recall of 0.083% Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, 3 mL (in 25, 30, and 60 unit dose vials). This product is a prescription inhalation solution, administered via nebulization, for the treatment and maintenance of acute asthma exacerbations…
[...]Recall of Authentic Formula Fruta Planta
This is a reprint of the FDA alert. PRock Marketing, LLC located in Central Florida an authorized US distributor of the Authentic Formula Fruta Planta has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the weight loss dietary supplements sold and marketed contains an undeclared drug ingredient. The FDA lab analysist of the…
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