2014

A dietary supplement has received a safety advisory from the Food and Drug Administration because of the potential for the items to contain ibuprofen.  Any item containing ibuprofen needs to go through the approval process because of the substance’s classification as an NSAID, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.  Arth-Q, the arthritis supplement in question, may contain… read more

A dietary supplement should not be used because of the possible presence of an undeclared drug, a trend that has troubled the Food and Drug Administration in recent years as more and more products get recalled or receive a warning for the very same reason.  This particular alert affects a weight loss item known as… read more

A dietary supplement called Pro ArthMax is being recalled by the Human Science Foundation because of the potential presence of a slew of undeclared substances that could prove hazardous to an individual’s health.  An investigation by the Food and Drug Administration recently deduced that these products could contain Naproxen, Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Nefopam, Indomethacin, and Chlorzoxazone,… read more

In the modern world, officials take claims made in marketing quite seriously.  Should a product make an unsubstantiated claim that seems dubious, it can get the company behind the item on the radar of the Federal Trade Commission, and enforcement actions could follow if it’s determined that what was said was unproven or patently misleading…. read more

Followers of this blog can see that dietary supplements get recalled on a fairly regular basis.  This is despite the fact that supplements aren’t required to go through the same rigorous approval process that medications must be put through before arriving on the market.  Typically, a dietary supplement will be privy to a recall alert… read more

Users of a dietary supplement known as Mass Destruction are being asked by the Food and Drug Administration to cease usage of that product so that safety can be assured.  Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services of North Carolina related to the agency how a user of the supplement had to endure liver… read more

A dietary supplement called HYDRAVAX is being recalled by the Sunrise, Florida-based IQ Formulations because of the possible inclusion of of a diuretic, the presence of which would bring these products under the banner of a prescription drug.  These items have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for such a purpose, and… read more

Dietary supplements are a booming industry, helped in no small parts by celebrity proponents who tout the supposed health benefits of the items.  The problem with supplements is that they’re not required to meet the same rigorous safety requirements of medication. Consumer Reports has published an article focused on the dietary supplement industry, and the… read more

An expansion of a previous recall involving OxyElite Pro dietary supplements has been announced.  The recall was issued by the Dallas, Texas-based USPLabs and affects OxyElite Pro Super Thermo Powder and Capsules.  The expansion of the recall pertains to the Raspberry Lemonade flavor of the item.  The recall comes on the heels of a number… read more

A risk of liver damage has prompted the recall of OxyElite Pro Dietary Supplements by the Dallas, Texas-based USPlabs.  The recall, which affects various flavors, sizes, and lots of products, was issued once it was discovered that the Aegeline ingredient within the supplements could lead people to suffer from liver issues.  Thus far, an investigation… read more

The presence of undeclared ingredients has led the Food and Drug Administration to warn persons against consuming a dietary supplement known as Be Inspired.  Testing has revealed that the product, which was available online, is made up of Phenolphthalien and Sibutramine.  The former is a laxative ingredient that the FDA years ago determined neither works… read more

Some people who suffer from joint pain or arthritis may turn to a dietary supplement known as Reumofan as a means to treat their condition.  But a recent investigation from USA Today reveals that even tracking down the company behind the supplement has proven to be a difficult task, and when combined with the fact… read more