| 1. | U.S. Warns of Ephedra Risks and Proposes Warning Label for Supplements (Posted: 03/04/2003) |
| 2. | Weight-Loss Marketers Pay $3 Million for Deceptive Advertising (Posted: 05/11/2006) |
| 3. | FDA Warns Marketer of "Vitamin O" Product to Cease Unsubstantiated Claims (Posted: 03/31/2005) |
| 4. | Recall of Another Sex Enhancement Supplement (Posted: 04/19/2007) |
| 5. | FTC Charges Marketers of Seasilver with False and Deceptive Claims (Posted: 06/20/2003) |
| 6. | FTC Challenges Claims of Five Supplements to Treat or Cure Serious Diseases (Posted: 05/28/2003) |
| 7. | FTC Charges Dr. Clark and Related Companies with Making Unsubstantiated Health Claims (Posted: 01/27/2003) |
| 8. | FDA Calls "Melatonin Brownie" Unsafe and Sends Warning to Manufacturer (Posted: 08/03/2011) |
| 9. | Choking Concern Prompts Eye Supplement Recall (Posted: 07/28/2010) |
| 10. | Marketers of Diabetes Supplement Banned From Claiming Products Treat or Cure Diseases (Posted: 08/16/2006) |
| 11. | Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled -- Second Time Found with Drug-like Compound (Posted: 06/15/2009) |
| 12. | FTC Stops Bogus Ads for "Bio Trim" and Other Weight-loss Products (Posted: 11/07/2005) |
| 13. | Another Ginkgo Supplement Recalled (Posted: 01/20/2006) |
| 14. | Direct Marketers of Weight Loss, Impotence, and Arthritis Supplements Charged with Deceptive Claims (Posted: 07/01/2003) |
| 15. | False Claims Made by Marketer of Cortisol-related Weight-Loss Supplements According to FTC (Posted: 10/06/2004) |
| 16. | FDA Charges Deceptive Advertising by POM Wonderful (Posted: 09/27/2010) |
| 17. | FDA Warns About Sexual Enhancement Supplements with Dangerous Ingredients (Posted: 07/13/2006) |
| 18. | FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills (Posted: 12/22/2008) |
| 19. | FDA Warns Herbal Nitro of Manufacturing Violations (Posted: 10/05/2011) |
| 20. | FDA Warns of Drug Ingredients in Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements (Posted: 05/17/2012) |
| 21. | FDA Warns Seller of Pills Used to Treat Autism (Posted: 06/24/2010) |
| 22. | FTC Charges Marketers of Two Supplements with False Claims to Cure Range of Diseases (Posted: 06/04/2004) |
| 23. | FTC Files Against Maker of Calcium and Fertility Supplements (Posted: 03/08/2007) |
| 24. | FTC Stops Fake News Sites About Acai Berry Products (Posted: 01/31/2012) |
| 25. | FTC Stops Operator of Fake News Sites Offering Acai and Colon Cleanse Products (Posted: 12/06/2011) |
| 26. | FTC Sues Florida Man for Illegal Spam and False “Human Growth Hormone” Product Claims (Posted: 07/30/2004) |
| 27. | FTC Targets Fake News Sites Making Deceptive Acai Claims (Posted: 04/21/2011) |
| 28. | Generic Toprol XL (Metoprolol Succinate ER) Recalled Along with 60 Other Drugs (Posted: 01/30/2009) |
| 29. | HCG Diet Products Don't Work and Are Illegal Says FDA (Posted: 12/08/2011) |
| 30. | Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Take Chaparral (Posted: 12/22/2005) |
| 31. | Health Canada Warns Consumers Not to Use Health Products Containing Comfrey (Posted: 01/02/2004) |
| 32. | New Zealand Warns of Liver Toxicity from Black Cohosh (Posted: 02/15/2006) |
| 33. | Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids (Posted: 11/03/2009) |
| 34. | Rexall Agrees to Pay up to $12 million to Users of Misleading Cellulite Supplement (Posted: 03/11/2003) |
| 35. | Supplement Promoted As Cancer Treatment Removed from Market (Posted: 11/18/2003) |
| 36. | U.S. Seizes Supplement Illegally Marketed for Virus and Cold Use; FDA Steps Up Activity Against Supplements with False Claims (Posted: 12/20/2002) |
| 37. | Warning Labels to be Required for Green Tea and Black Cohosh Products (Posted: 06/27/2007) |
| 38. | FTC Challenges Weight-loss Claims for Slim Down Solution (Posted: 01/24/2003) |
| 39. | FTC Stops False Advertising of Heavily Promoted Supplements for Breast Enhancment, Male Virility, and Snoring (Posted: 07/21/2003) |
| 40. | Sellers of Popular Weight Loss Supplements Pay $25 Million Over FTC Allegations of Deceptive Advertising (Posted: 01/04/2007) |
| 41. | Airborne to Pay $30 Million for Deceptive Advertising of Cold Remedy -- Refunds Available (Posted: 08/14/2008) |
| 42. | FTC Challenges Deceptive Weight Loss Claims for Supplement Targeted at Hispanics (Posted: 06/17/2004) |
| 43. | Seasilver Stopped from Making Claim to Cure "Over 650" Diseases (Posted: 03/19/2004) |
| 44. | Twelve Dietary Herbal Supplements Recalled -- Possible Health Risk Associated with Ephedra, Aristolochic Acid and Human Placenta (Posted: 04/11/2008) |
| 45. | Baby Vitamin Recalled for Excessive Iodine (Posted: 02/22/2012) |
| 46. | FDA Cracks Down on Violators of Supplement Manufacturing Rules (Posted: 03/28/2011) |
| 47. | FDA Reports False Claims by Maker of HGH Supplement (Posted: 05/05/2003) |
| 48. | FDA Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Dietary Supplement Maker -- 400+ Products Affected (Posted: 11/27/2011) |
| 49. | FDA Warning on Red Yeast Rice Products (Posted: 08/09/2007) |
| 50. | FDA Warns Laboratory of Manufacturing Violations (Posted: 06/21/2011) |
| 51. | FDA Warns Public About Chinese Diet Pills Containing Fenfluramine (Posted: 08/15/2002) |
| 52. | Federal Agents Seize Nearly $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements (Posted: 04/07/2008) |
| 53. | FTC Charges Marketers with Baseless Weight-Loss Claims (Posted: 11/02/2009) |
| 54. | Government Stops Sale of Supplements Claiming to Treat Obesity and Impotence (Posted: 10/10/2003) |
| 55. | Makers of Fat and Starch "Blockers" Receive FDA Warning Letters (Posted: 04/02/2004) |
| 56. | Recall and Warning to Stop Use of Prostate Supplements "PC SPES" and "SPES" (Posted: 03/11/2002) |
| 57. | Recall of Multivitamin Due to Unsafe Bottling For Children (Posted: 03/12/2002) |
| 58. | Rx Drugs Found in Weight Loss and Enhancement Supplements
(Posted: 03/08/2012) |
| 59. | Warning and Recall for "Herbal" Sexual Enhancement Supplement in Canada Illegally Containing Pharmaceutical Compound (Posted: 05/28/2003) |
| 60. | "Japan Weight Loss Blue" Pills Dangerous According to FDA (Posted: 02/22/2012) |
| 61. | Caffeinated Water Illegally Promoted According to FDA (Posted: 05/13/2012) |
| 62. | False Marketing of Grape Seed Supplement Online (Posted: 05/08/2012) |
| 63. | FDA Expands Warning to Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills (Posted: 01/09/2009) |
| 64. | FDA Issues Warning on Herbal Weight Loss Supplement (Posted: 07/09/2010) |
| 65. | FDA Seizes Elderberry Juice Concentrate Due to Unproven Claims (Posted: 06/07/2011) |
| 66. | FDA Steps Up Efforts to Battle Tainted Supplements (Posted: 12/17/2010) |
| 67. | FDA Warns that Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids are Illegal and Pose Risk to Users (Posted: 08/30/2006) |
| 68. | Nationwide Recall of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Drug-like Compound (Posted: 12/14/2009) |
| 69. | Recall of Certain Iron Supplements (Posted: 01/19/2002) |
| 70. | Recall of Multivitamins with Iron Lacking Child-Resistant Caps (Posted: 07/13/2005) |
| 71. | Seller of "HCG Drops" for Weight Loss Warned by FDA and FTC of Violations (Posted: 01/04/2012) |
| 72. | Supplement Maker Warned About Cancer Claims
(Posted: 03/08/2012) |
| 73. | Two Makers of Weight Loss and Sex Enhancement Supplements Stopped From Making Unsubstantiated Claims (Posted: 08/31/2004) |
| 74. | Court Closes the Doors on Company That Sold Weight Loss Supplement (Posted: 10/24/2003) |
| 75. | Airborne Settles Lawsuit Over False Advertising of its "Miracle Cold Buster" (Posted: 03/04/2008) |
| 76. | FDA Says DMAA Can't Be Sold as a Supplement -- Warns Sellers (Posted: 04/29/2012) |
| 77. | FDA Seizes Probiotics Over Marketing Claims (Posted: 06/21/2011) |
| 78. | FDA Warns Maker of Milk Thistle and L-Carnitine Supplements of Serious Violations (Posted: 11/18/2011) |
| 79. | Feds Seek Millions from Seller of Enzyte Sexual Enhancement Supplement (Posted: 05/15/2008) |
| 80. | FTC Alleges "Heartbar" Made Deceptive Claims About Effectiveness (Posted: 06/15/2003) |
| 81. | Marketers of Bogus Growth Hormone Sprays Settle with FTC (Posted: 06/14/2007) |
| 82. | Non-Prescription Anti-Hypertension Pills Recalled (Posted: 01/18/2003) |
| 83. | Seizure of Xiadafil VIP Tablets After Company Refuses Recall (Posted: 07/28/2008) |
| 84. | Testosterone Booster Supplement Recalled for Containing Synthetic Steroid (Posted: 10/06/2011) |
| 85. | Use of "Sports Drinks" and "Energy Drinks" Discouraged by Pediatric Group (Posted: 07/11/2011) |
| 86. | Body-Building Supplements Confiscated by FDA for Adulteration (Posted: 05/13/2009) |
| 87. | Canada Advises Consumers Not To Use Adulterated Sleep Supplement (Posted: 08/31/2006) |
| 88. | Canadian Warning on Use of Seven Herbal Supplements from BotanicLab (Posted: 06/21/2002) |
| 89. | Caution with Butterbur Indicated by UK Warning (Posted: 05/18/2012) |
| 90. | Court Orders Marketers of Supreme Greens and Coral Calcium to Pay Nearly $70 Million for Consumer Refunds (Posted: 08/31/2009) |
| 91. | Court Upholds Order for Seasilver Marketers to Pay $120 Million (Posted: 04/22/2008) |
| 92. | FDA Acts Against Potentially Risky Products Illegally Marketed as Street Drug Alternatives (Posted: 04/08/2003) |
| 93. | FDA Finds Fault with Generic Toprol XL -- Problems Reported Earlier by ConsumerLab.com (Posted: 08/28/2008) |
| 94. | FDA Inspection Finds Manufacturing Problems with Several Supplements Including Women's Multivitamin (Posted: 07/15/2011) |
| 95. | FDA Requests Seizure of More Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids (Posted: 03/03/2006) |
| 96. | FDA Seizes Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements for Unsubstantiated Athletic Performance Claims (Posted: 02/06/2004) |
| 97. | FDA Seizes Supplements Claiming to Treat Autism (Posted: 10/22/2002) |
| 98. | FDA to Prohibit Sales of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedra (Posted: 01/03/2004) |
| 99. | FDA Warns About Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements (Posted: 03/13/2006) |
| 100. | FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Breath Supplement Contaminated with Lead (Posted: 05/03/2010) |
| 101. | FDA Warns Groups to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures' (Posted: 06/19/2008) |
| 102. | FDA Warns of Stimulant in Slimming Capsules (Posted: 10/08/2010) |
| 103. | FTC Settles Claims with Marketers of FiberThin and Propolene (Posted: 06/21/2005) |
| 104. | FTC Warns Web Sites Peddling Hormone Replacement (Posted: 11/17/2005) |
| 105. | Marketers of Brain-Rejuvinating Supplement Settle FTC Charges of False Claims (Posted: 01/05/2005) |
| 106. | Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million (Posted: 07/24/2006) |
| 107. | Massive Recall by Australian Supplement Maker (Posted: 04/30/2003) |
| 108. | Misleading Claims by "One a Day Men's" Products Result in $3.3 Million Settlement (Posted: 11/09/2010) |
| 109. | Organic Celery Seed Products Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination (Posted: 12/20/2011) |
| 110. | Pet Vitamin Recalled for Salmonella Risk (Posted: 06/22/2010) |
| 111. | Possible Risk Rather than Benefit Found in Trial of Vitamin E and Selenium for Prostate Cancer (Posted: 10/30/2008) |
| 112. | Recall of Adulterated Sexual Enhancement Supplement (Posted: 03/20/2007) |
| 113. | Recall of Contaminated Baby Supplement (Posted: 09/25/2007) |
| 114. | Recall of Pepsin-containing Digestive Supplements (Posted: 01/18/2002) |
| 115. | Recall of Shark Cartilage Due to Potential Contamination (Posted: 05/17/2007) |
| 116. | Seller of Cancer Cures Warned by FDA (Posted: 03/03/2012) |
| 117. | Steroids Detected In Supplement (Posted: 12/02/2005) |
| 118. | Two Vitamin C Supplements Recalled in Canada for Vitamin A Risk (Posted: 10/29/2008) |
| 119. | U.S. Action on Mad Cow -- Supplements Included As Well as Food (Posted: 01/29/2004) |
| 120. | US Marshalls Seize Charantea Supplements Promoted for Diabetes, Anemia and Hypertension (Posted: 10/15/2007) |
| 121. | Vitamin D Overload in Supplement Sickens Users (Posted: 04/29/2010) |
| 122. | Canadian Recall and Stop-Sale Order on All Kava Products (Posted: 08/25/2002) |
| 123. | FTC Stops False Advertising by Makers of Weight Loss and Arthritis “Cures” (Posted: 03/09/2004) |
| 124. | "Herbal" Eczema Creams Found to Contain Potent Steroids (Posted: 12/14/2003) |
| 125. | Allergy Alert Issued for "Essentials" and "RightFoods" Brand Products (Posted: 02/09/2011) |
| 126. | Capsule for Men Spiked with Erectile Drug (Posted: 04/08/2010) |
| 127. | Doctor Disciplined for Use of Black Salve Containing Bloodroot (Posted: 12/18/2006) |
| 128. | Drug-Laced Supplements and Drink Mixes Recalled (Posted: 02/07/2012) |
| 129. | Enzyte "Male" Supplement Found to Affect Heart (Posted: 10/22/2010) |
| 130. | FDA Advises Consumers of Risk of Severe Liver Toxicity with Kava (Posted: 03/25/2002) |
| 131. | FDA Raids Online Retailer for Supplements with Steroids (Posted: 10/02/2009) |
| 132. | FDA Requests Recall of Xiadafil VIP Supplements (Posted: 05/28/2008) |
| 133. | FDA Warns Against "Miracle" Mineral Supplement (Posted: 08/09/2010) |
| 134. | FDA Warns Doctor Promoting Own Supplements Online as Treatments (Posted: 05/07/2012) |
| 135. | FDA Warns Manufacturer of Soy Products of Violations (Posted: 04/07/2011) |
| 136. | FDA Warns of Illness from Star Anise Teas (Posted: 09/17/2003) |
| 137. | FDA Warns of Unsafe Drug in Slimming Supplements (Posted: 07/19/2011) |
| 138. | FDA Warns Seller of Almased Weight Loss Product of Marketing Violations (Posted: 02/01/2012) |
| 139. | FTC Continues Litigation Against Makers of CortiSlim and CortiStress Supplements (Posted: 09/23/2005) |
| 140. | FTC Stops False Claims about HGH Oral Spray (Posted: 10/18/2005) |
| 141. | FTC Stops Spammers Selling Bogus Hoodia and Human Growth Hormone (Posted: 08/31/2007) |
| 142. | Generic Manufacturer Suspends Production of All Tablets -- Including Generic Metoprolol Succinate ER (Posted: 12/26/2008) |
| 143. | Melatonin in Cookies and Drinks -- Not Allowed, Says FDA (Posted: 03/07/2012) |
| 144. | More Protein Supplements Recalled for Salmonella Risk (Posted: 03/30/2011) |
| 145. | Recall of Additional Pepsin-containing Digestive Aids (Posted: 02/07/2002) |
| 146. | Recall of Calcium-Vitamin D Product That's Actually Glucosamine -- Allergy Alert (Posted: 01/17/2012) |
| 147. | Recall of Counterfeit Extenze Tablets Containing Drugs (Posted: 02/24/2011) |
| 148. | Recall of ED Supplement Containing Drug (Posted: 07/20/2010) |
| 149. | Recall of Enhancement Supplement for Men -- Contains Drug (Posted: 03/02/2012) |
| 150. | Recall of Enhancement Supplement for Women -- Contains Drug (Posted: 02/16/2012) |
| 151. | Recall of Male Enhancement Supplement Sold in National Stores (Posted: 08/13/2010) |
| 152. | Recall of Nature's Way Nettle Product Due to Lead Contamination (Posted: 07/01/2002) |
| 153. | Recall of Two Supplements Spiked with Erectile Dysfunction Drug (Posted: 01/01/2011) |
| 154. | Recall of Whey Protein Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination (Posted: 07/09/2009) |
| 155. | Selenium Toxicity from a Supplement (Posted: 06/03/2008) |
| 156. | Six Male Enhancement Supplements Found Adulterated (Posted: 07/23/2009) |
| 157. | Update on Recall of Certain Ultra Slim-Fast with Soy Protein Drinks (Posted: 05/17/2002) |
| 158. | Update: Hazardous Levels of Selenium Confirmed by FDA in Two Supplements (Posted: 04/11/2008) |
| 159. | FTC Charges Progesterone Cream Sellers with Making Unsubstantiated Claims (Posted: 10/05/2007) |
| 160. | "The Truth About Nutrition" Marketers Agree to Pay $3 Million to Settle Charges of Deceptive Advertising of Dietary Supplements and Devices (Posted: 03/06/2009) |
| 161. | Acai Berry Pill Marketers to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle FTC Charges (Posted: 01/10/2012) |
| 162. | Aloe Producer Recalls Product Due to Toxic Levels of Vitamin D (Posted: 04/01/2004) |
| 163. | Canada Reiterates Warning on Products Containing Kava (Posted: 01/02/2004) |
| 164. | Canadian Warning on Use of Bejai Bowyantan for Infants (Posted: 06/20/2002) |
| 165. | Encore Tabs Recalled -- Contain Prescription Drug (Posted: 11/26/2007) |
| 166. | Expansion of Pet Supplement Recall for Salmonella Risk; Many Brands Affected (Posted: 07/18/2010) |
| 167. | FDA Seizes Bogus Dietary Supplement That Claims to Cure Cancer (Posted: 09/29/2003) |
| 168. | FDA Warns Against Body Building Supplements with Steroid-like Compounds (Posted: 07/29/2009) |
| 169. | FDA Warns Candy Maker Making Heart Health Claims (Posted: 06/26/2006) |
| 170. | FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Several "Shangai" Sexual Enhancement Supplements (Posted: 12/30/2007) |
| 171. | FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigor-25 (Posted: 11/21/2010) |
| 172. | FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Man Up Now Capsules (Posted: 12/14/2010) |
| 173. | FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut -- Product Being Tested by ConsumerLab.com (Posted: 05/01/2009) |
| 174. | FDA Warns of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Prescription Drug (Posted: 11/03/2004) |
| 175. | FDA Warns of Two Supplements Containing Pharmaceutical-like Compounds (Posted: 05/10/2007) |
| 176. | FDA Warns Supplement Company of Manufacturing Violations (Posted: 02/17/2012) |
| 177. | FDA Warns that "Stiff Nights" Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug (Posted: 11/06/2009) |
| 178. | FDA Warns: Beware of Bogus STD Products (Posted: 05/03/2011) |
| 179. | Four Probiotic Products in Canada May Pose Serious Health Risks to Those with Milk or Soy Allergies (Posted: 12/26/2010) |
| 180. | FTC Targets Seller of Pills Promoted for Height, Weight, and Bone Improvement (Posted: 11/28/2006) |
| 181. | Garden of Life, Maker of Primal Defense, Settles FTC Charges (Posted: 03/16/2006) |
| 182. | Ginkgo Supplements Recalled (Posted: 12/31/2005) |
| 183. | Hepatitis Associated with Herbal Supplement Containing Artemisinin (Posted: 08/25/2009) |
| 184. | Hoodia Marketers Fined and Banned from Business (Posted: 11/03/2011) |
| 185. | Liver Toxicity with Kava (Posted: 01/07/2002) |
| 186. | Maker of Weight-Loss and Cellulite Treatment Ordered to Stop False Claims and Pay Consumer Redress (Posted: 07/30/2003) |
| 187. | Many Supplements Recalled for Hormone-Affecting Compounds (Posted: 09/20/2010) |
| 188. | Marketer of Weight-Loss System Settles FTC Charges of Deceptive Advertising (Posted: 03/02/2005) |
| 189. | Marketers of “Himalayan Diet Breakthrough” Settle FTC Charges of Deceptive Advertising (Posted: 06/21/2005) |
| 190. | More Information on Recall of PC-SPES - Prostate Supplement (Posted: 05/03/2002) |
| 191. | Nationwide Recall of a Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug Ingredients (Posted: 11/15/2009) |
| 192. | Performance Enhancing Ingredient, DMAA, Not Really from Geraniums, Putting Its Use in Supplements in Doubt (Posted: 08/07/2011) |
| 193. | QVC Settles Charges of False Claims for Supplements (Posted: 03/19/2009) |
| 194. | Recall of Body Building Supplements Containing Steroids (Posted: 01/16/2010) |
| 195. | Recall of Calcium & Magnesium Softgels Containing Excessive and Potentially Toxic Amounts of Vitamin D (Posted: 06/22/2011) |
| 196. | Recall of Dangerous Sexual Enhancement Supplement Illegally Containing Viagra Ingredient (Posted: 04/09/2003) |
| 197. | Recall of Enhancement Supplement for Men - Contains Drug Compounds (Posted: 07/19/2011) |
| 198. | Recall of Men's "Sexual Energy" Supplement Expanded to Include "Energy Max" Product (Posted: 11/25/2007) |
| 199. | Recall of Prenatal Supplement Due to Egg Allergen (Posted: 09/01/2011) |
| 200. | Recall Of Selected Store Brand Infant Formula in U.S. (Posted: 11/04/2002) |
| 201. | Seller of "Ocular Nutrition" Supplement Settles FTC Charges (Posted: 05/20/2005) |
| 202. | Seller of Eye Supplement Purporting to Restore Vision and Eliminate "Floaters" Settles FTC Charges (Posted: 02/19/2005) |
| 203. | Sellers of Children’s Weight-Loss Product Settle FTC Charges (Posted: 04/09/2006) |
| 204. | Steroids Found in More Body Building Supplements (Posted: 11/17/2009) |
| 205. | Two Supplements Recalled for Containing Viagra-like Compounds (Posted: 03/04/2008) |
| 206. | Ads for Various Diet Pills and Topical Gels Don’t Cut the Fat, Says the FTC (Posted: 06/16/2004) |
| 207. | Deceptive Marketing of “Supreme Greens" -- Settlement with FTC (Posted: 10/06/2005) |
| 208. | DMAA Supplements Pulled from Military Stores After 2 Deaths (Posted: 12/19/2011) |
| 209. | Fat Loss Supplement Recalled for Containing Prescription Drug (Posted: 11/28/2008) |
| 210. | FDA Warns Consumers about Brazilian Diet Pills Found to Contain Active Drug Ingredients (Posted: 01/17/2006) |
| 211. | FDA Warns ION Labs of Manufacturing Violations Affecting Multiple Dietary Supplements (Posted: 01/02/2012) |
| 212. | FDA Warns Nature's Rite of Promoting 8 Supplements as Drugs (Posted: 10/05/2011) |
| 213. | FDA Warns XYMOGEN of Manufacturing and Labeling Violations Regarding Multiple Products (Posted: 01/02/2012) |
| 214. | FTC Challenges Ads for Kids’ Weight Loss Pill and Female Sexuality Supplement (Posted: 06/16/2004) |
| 215. | Government Finds Fraud in Personalized Supplements Sold with Genetic Tests (Posted: 08/13/2010) |
| 216. | Hoodia Supplements Containing No Hoodia Are Banned from California Counties (Posted: 01/16/2012) |
| 217. | Maker of PowerGum and Colon Cleanser Warned of Violations by FDA (Posted: 12/07/2011) |
| 218. | Manufacturing Violations for Multivitamin, Vitamin K and Other Supplements (Posted: 01/02/2012) |
| 219. | Mixing Herbal Supplements, Migraine Medications Can Be Dangerous (Posted: 06/20/2003) |
| 220. | Reaction Nutrition Warned by FDA of Violations in Manufacturing and Promotion of Several Supplements (Posted: 05/16/2012) |
| 221. | Sales of Weight-Loss Supplement Suspended -- May Contain Diuretic Drug (Posted: 11/02/2008) |
| 222. | U.S. Marshalls Seize Supplements Claiming to Prevent Cancer and Treat Arthritis (Posted: 03/04/2003) |
| 223. | X-Rock Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient (Posted: 04/18/2012) |
| 224. | Supplement Maker to Pay over $3.5 Million to Settle Deceptive Advertising Charges for Immune Dietary Supplement (Posted: 01/18/2005) |
| 225. | "France T253" Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug (Posted: 04/03/2012) |
| 226. | "Greatest Vitamin in the World" Promoter Investigated (Posted: 09/07/2007) |
| 227. | "Red Flags" for Spotting Tainted Supplements (Posted: 10/08/2010) |
| 228. | “Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient (Posted: 04/03/2012) |
| 229. | Airborne Settles Over False Advertising -- $7 Million to States (Posted: 12/17/2008) |
| 230. | Athlete Wins Case Involving Contaminated Vitamin (Posted: 05/16/2005) |
| 231. | Company Ordered to Cease Deceptive Marketing of Weight Loss Product (Posted: 12/10/2002) |
| 232. | Company Stopped by FTC from Claiming to Prevent or Reverse Memory Loss without Evidence (Posted: 07/15/2004) |
| 233. | FDA Finds Prescription Drug Analog in 3 Enhancement Supplements (Posted: 04/21/2012) |
| 234. | FDA Warns Consumers Against Taking 6 Sexual Enhancement Supplements (Posted: 06/23/2003) |
| 235. | FDA Warns Mangosteen Juice Maker of Drug Promotions (Posted: 10/06/2006) |
| 236. | FDA Warns of Drug in Herbal Slimming Supplement (Posted: 07/19/2010) |
| 237. | FDA Warns of Loss of Sense of Smell with Zicam Nasal Gel/Nasal Swab (Posted: 06/16/2009) |
| 238. | FDA Warns Parents to Be Careful Giving Vitamin D Drops to Infants (Posted: 06/21/2010) |
| 239. | FDA Warns Several Supplement Manufacturers Not Following Good Manufacturing Practices (Posted: 09/08/2011) |
| 240. | FDA Warns Vitaganic of Manufacturing Violations (Posted: 03/03/2012) |
| 241. | FTC Requires Scientific Evidence for "Snore Formula" Claims (Posted: 04/15/2003) |
| 242. | FTC Sues Sellers of Weight-Loss Pills for False Advertising (Posted: 02/29/2008) |
| 243. | Glucomannan May Cause Choking if Not Taken with Fluid (Posted: 01/31/2010) |
| 244. | Herbal Extract Company Warned by FDA of Making Drug Claims (Posted: 01/11/2012) |
| 245. | Maker of Inhaled Caffeine Product Gets Warning (Posted: 03/09/2012) |
| 246. | Manufacturing Violations by Maker of Lecithin, Soy Supplements (Posted: 03/14/2012) |
| 247. | Mr. Magic Male Enhancer Recalled (Posted: 09/12/2010) |
| 248. | Nationwide Recall of Masxtreme Capsules Containing Drugs with Cardiovascular Side Effects (Posted: 04/07/2010) |
| 249. | Prostate Drug Found in Prostate Supplement -- Recall Underway (Posted: 04/07/2011) |
| 250. | Recall and Warning for Another Sexual Enhancement Supplement Illegally Containing Viagra Ingredient (Posted: 05/29/2003) |
| 251. | Recall by Eclectic Institute of Supplements Containing Gotu Kola and Bladderwrack (Posted: 01/03/2012) |
| 252. | Recall of "Raw" Vitamin C Supplement Containing Soy (Posted: 03/04/2011) |
| 253. | Recall of "Slimming" Supplements Spiked with Drug (Posted: 04/23/2009) |
| 254. | Recall of Calcium Supplement Possibly Contaminated with Antibiotic (Posted: 12/11/2002) |
| 255. | Recall of Viapro Capsules Due to Potentially Harmful Ingredient (Posted: 07/30/2008) |
| 256. | Recall of Virility Supplement (Posted: 05/29/2008) |
| 257. | Recall of Whey Protein Powders Due to Allergens (Posted: 10/07/2011) |
| 258. | Recall Update for Certain Metabolife Bars - Excessive Vitamin A (Posted: 01/31/2002) |
| 259. | Recall Update for Portagen Iron Fortified Nutrition Powder (Posted: 05/24/2002) |
| 260. | Restitution Program for Purchases of Lane Labs' Products (Posted: 08/18/2006) |
| 261. | Vitamin Pitchman Indicted (Posted: 06/19/2011) |
| 262. | Warning on Acai Berry Supplements Spiked with Drug (Posted: 12/08/2009) |
| 263. | Weight Loss Supplement Containing a Drug Can Cause Serious Adverse Events, Warns FDA (Posted: 01/04/2011) |
| 264. | Weight Loss Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drug (Posted: 07/23/2009) |
| 265. | $4 Million Settlement by Supplement Maker for False Claims (Posted: 02/27/2009) |
| 266. | Canada Warns of Herbal Sleep Product Containing Rx Drug (Posted: 12/18/2006) |
| 267. | Canada Warns of Weight Loss Supplement with Rx Drug (Posted: 03/19/2007) |
| 268. | Dangerously High Levels of Vitamins A and D in Product Prompt FDA Warning (Posted: 03/28/2011) |
| 269. | ExtenZe Enhancement Supplements Seized in Canada (Posted: 09/13/2010) |
| 270. | FDA Issues Nationwide Alert for "Liqiang 4" Due to Potential Health Risk (Posted: 07/01/2005) |
| 271. | FDA Permits Incorrect Labeling on Generic Wellbutrin XL, But May Require Drug to be Tested (Posted: 10/02/2008) |
| 272. | FDA Seizes Ginseng Because of Potentially Risky Pesticide Residues (Posted: 12/17/2004) |
| 273. | FDA Sends Warning Letters to Seven Online Supplement Sellers For Therapeutic Claims (Posted: 09/07/2002) |
| 274. | FDA Warns Consumers Against Eighteen Weight Loss Products Containing Drugs (Posted: 10/18/2011) |
| 275. | FDA Warns of Adverse Reactions with Two Liquid Supplements -- Selenium Toxicity Possible (Posted: 03/28/2008) |
| 276. | FDA Warns of Sexual Supplements with Drug-like Ingredients (Posted: 03/25/2008) |
| 277. | FDA Warns Seller of Diabetes Supplement Marketed with Rx Claims (Posted: 04/17/2012) |
| 278. | FTC Attacks Massive Online Fraud Regarding "Free Trials" of Supplements and Health Products (Posted: 06/18/2011) |
| 279. | FTC Stops Weight-loss Claims about Seaweed-based Patches (Posted: 09/16/2005) |
| 280. | FTC Warns of Deceptive Claims with Children's Omega-3 Supplements (Posted: 02/17/2010) |
| 281. | Herbal Sprays for Colds and Cold Sores Recalled (Posted: 02/11/2012) |
| 282. | Maker of Hoodia and Green Tea Products to Pay $2.65 Million Settlement for Unfair Business Practices (Posted: 02/07/2011) |
| 283. | Recall of 7 Herbal Products from Botanic Lab in US and Abroad (Posted: 08/09/2002) |
| 284. | Recall of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Drug (Posted: 07/29/2008) |
| 285. | Recall of Testosterone-Boosting Supplement (Posted: 09/15/2010) |
| 286. | Sellers of “Fat Trapper Plus” and “Exercise in a Bottle” Banned from Advertising Weight-Loss Products (Posted: 01/18/2005) |
| 287. | Some Supplements Can Damage Eyes At High Doses and with Topical Use (Posted: 10/27/2004) |
| 288. | Supplement Company to Pay $2 Million Penalty For Alleged Violations of FTC Order (Posted: 10/12/2005) |
| 289. | U.S. Marshalls Seize Supplements Promoted as Drugs (Posted: 09/12/2006) |
| 290. | Weight Supplement Found by FDA to Contain Prescription Drug (Posted: 02/25/2011) |
| 291. | Canada Requests Recall of Certain Ephedra/Ephedrine Products (Posted: 01/11/2002) |
| 292. | Supplement Company Pays $5.5 Million to Settle False Advertising Claims (Posted: 07/15/2010) |
| 293. | Weight Loss Pill Marketer in Settlement with New Jersey Attorney General (Posted: 09/15/2005) |
| 294. | FTC Cracks Down on "HGH" Supplements; $20 Million in Consumer Redress (Posted: 06/09/2005) |
| 295. | Marketers of “Focus Factor” and “V-Factor” Fined for Advertising Claims (Posted: 03/17/2004) |
| 296. | 22 Brands of Whey Protein Recalled Due to Salmonella Concern (Posted: 03/14/2011) |
| 2012 | 04/26/2012 | ConsumerLab.com reviews prostate supplements with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol and finds few likely to be effective
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| | 02/09/2012 | Probiotics grow in popularity but don't always deliver on promises says ConsumerLab.com -- New report provides guidance to consumers
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| | 02/05/2012 | Fish oil and multivitamins most popular supplements in ConsumerLab.com survey -- Internet most popular place to shop
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| | 02/01/2012 | Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2012 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
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| 2011 | 12/20/2011 | Choose zinc supplements carefully -- ConsumerLab.com finds only some have dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease
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| | 11/29/2011 | ConsumerLab.com identifies many quality melatonin sleep supplements, but prices range from 4 cents to over $1 for the same dose
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| | 10/31/2011 | Supplements for lactose intolerance vary in strength and cost, and some offer no benefit, according to ConsumerLab.com
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| | 10/13/2011 | 30% of SAM-e supplements selected for review fail to pass ConsumerLab.com testing -- Cost of SAM-e found to vary 5-fold
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| | 09/21/2011 | Not all vitamin A supplements pass ConsumerLab.com tests -- New report reviews beta-carotene and cod liver oil supplements
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| | 08/31/2011 | ConsumerLab.com analyzes supplements for sexual dysfunction -- Only three out of ten products selected for testing pass
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| | 08/04/2011 | Some coconut waters don't deliver on promises according to ConsumerLab.com
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| | 07/12/2011 | ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements and creams: Most are “Approved,” but some found contaminated or lacking claimed amount of ingredient
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| | 06/16/2011 | ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test
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| | 05/23/2011 | Red yeast rice supplements weaker now than in 2008; Wide variation among brands and contamination discovered by ConsumerLab.com -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements tested and compared |
| | 04/26/2011 | Problems discovered with eight vitamin D supplements in study by ConsumerLab.com -- Incorrect amounts of vitamins, lead contamination, and labeling infractions identified.
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| | 03/30/2011 | ConsumerLab.com finds 100-fold variation in cost of iron supplements
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| | 03/08/2011 | ConsumerLab.com reviews CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Tests show quality to be high, but large differences found in dosage, formulation, and cost
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| | 02/16/2011 | Some turmeric and curcumin supplements fail quality review -- ConsumerLab.com finds 20% of turmeric supplements selected for review deliver less than 15% of promised compounds
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| | 02/01/2011 | Top-rated vitamin and supplement brands and merchants on consumer satisfaction for 2011 -- Based on ConsumerLab.com survey of vitamin and supplement users
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| | 01/31/2011 | Vitamin D use increased 52% in past two years according to ConsumerLab.com survey of supplement users -- Fish oil continued to surpass multivitamins as most popular supplement and Internet was most common place to buy supplements
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| | 01/25/2011 | ConsumerLab.com evaluates quality of potassium supplements and identifies those offering best value
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| | 01/11/2011 | Spoilage and labeling errors found with some omega-3 and -6 supplements; Review of evening primrose, flaxseed, borage, and black currant oil supplements
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| 2010 | 12/14/2010 | DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com. Testing finds one brand with only 14.7% of labeled amount
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| | 12/02/2010 | ConsumerLab.com Finds Lower-priced Resveratrol Supplements Pass Tests While Some Higher-priced brands flunk
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| | 11/24/2010 | ConsumerLab.com faults AHPA trade group for misrepresenting quality of valerian supplements
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| | 10/26/2010 | ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some B-complex supplements and more caffeine than expected in "shot-sized" B vitamin "energy" drinks
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| | 09/28/2010 | ConsumerLab.com finds quality problems with nearly 30% of fish oil supplements reviewed; "Fishy" claims identified -- Softgels and liquids for adults, children and pets tested, including krill oil and algal oil supplements
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| | 07/21/2010 | Tests of "muscle enhancement" supplements show quality problems with some creatine and branched-chain amino acid products -- Review of Muscle Enhancement Supplements published by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 06/30/2010 | Echinacea supplements vary widely in ingredients but found clear of contaminants according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review guides consumers through wide range of dosage, species, preparations, and formulas in echinacea products
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| | 04/14/2010 | ConsumerLab.com reports most St. John's wort supplements fail quality tests -- An effective antidepressant herb but heavy metal contamination and low potency are concerns |
| | 03/25/2010 | Cholesterol-lowering supplements reviewed by ConsumerLab.com: Many pass quality testing, one fails. Sterol and policosanol products analyzed. Evidence for other cholesterol-lowering ingredients evaluated
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| | 03/02/2010 | ConsumerLab.com finds carcinogenic form of chromium in supplements, including those for weight loss -- Reviews published of supplements containing chromium, green tea, 7-keto DHEA and stimulant formulas
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| | 02/01/2010 | Top-rated supplement brands and merchants for consumer satisfaction for 2010; Based on ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users
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| | 01/31/2010 | Fish oil becomes most popular dietary supplement in ConsumerLab.com survey; Vitamin D and resveratrol use surge
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| | 01/20/2010 | ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most CLA supplements for slimming to be high; One brand mislabeled -- Report is first published in series on supplements for weight loss and slimming
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| 2009 | 12/16/2009 | "Eye health" supplements vary widely in formula but product quality is high according to ConsumerLab.com
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| | 12/02/2009 | Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component -- Nine of ten products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases
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| | 11/16/2009 | ConsumerLab.com finds many probiotics don't deliver listed ingredients |
| | 10/07/2009 | ConsumerLab.com finds that only two-thirds of alpha-lipoic acid supplements selected for testing pass quality review -- Anti-oxidant supplements helpful to diabetics
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| | 09/15/2009 | ConsumerLab.com finds many prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but four fail review -- New report on 19 saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol supplements
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| | 08/25/2009 | ConsumerLab.com tests quality of acai berry supplements and beverages -- No contamination found but health benefits remain unproven. Caution urged with laxative formulas and billing schemes.
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| | 08/04/2009 | Most vitamin E supplements pass testing, but what seems natural may be synthetic according to ConsumerLab.com -- New review of vitamin E supplements, oils, and creams released today
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| | 07/10/2009 | Nine joint health supplements fail ConsumerLab.com quality review -- Lead contamination, missing ingredients and other problems found in supplements for people as well as for dogs, cats and horses; Many others approved
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| | 05/19/2009 | Review of Magnesium Supplements by ConsumerLab.com Shows One-Quarter Fail Quality Tests
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| | 04/28/2009 | 40% of Green Tea and Selenium Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Review of Cancer-Prevention Supplements; Lycopene Supplements Pass |
| | 03/31/2009 | ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Limits
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| | 03/10/2009 | ConsumerLab.com reports deficiencies in some supplements containing calcium, vitamin D, or vitamin K -- Focus on bone health supplements and new uses for vitamins D and K
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| | 02/03/2009 | Survey shows fish oil nearly as popular as multivitamins among supplement users. Most also take calcium and CoQ10 -- ConsumerLab.com publishes 2009 Report on Vitamin & Supplement Users, including top-rated brands and merchants.
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| | 01/13/2009 | ConsumerLab.com reports largest test of CoQ10 and ubiquinol supplements -- Most supplements provide claimed ingredient, but large variation in dosage and forms may confuse consumers. ConsumerLab.com provides guidance.
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| 2008 | 12/09/2008 | Tests of zinc supplements by ConsumerLab.com show only some provide dosage proven to shorten colds, reduce eye disease. Lead contamination found in one product.
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| | 12/08/2008 | ConsumerLab.com asks USP to adopt safer lead limit for drugs and supplements. Warns that lead contamination may worsen if USP accepts currently proposed allowance.
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| | 11/18/2008 | Adulteration Suspected with Some "Memory" Supplements -- Few Ginkgo and Huperzine Supplements Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests; Quality High for Acetyl-L-Carnitine
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| | 10/28/2008 | Tests reveal quality problems with vitamin A supplements -- New ConsumerLab.com report focuses on vitamin A, including beta-carotene and cod liver oil
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| | 09/17/2008 | ConsumerLab.com's tests of menopause supplements reveal wide range in strength and quality; mislabeling and contamination discovered -- Soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone products tested |
| | 08/12/2008 | ConsumerLab.com finds improvements in labeling of nutrition bars but potential pitfalls exist -- New report compares 20 bars, including those for protein, fiber, energy and whole food
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| | 08/05/2008 | ConsumerLab.com Find Fifty Fish Oil Supplements Pass Quality Testing -- New Report Helps Consumers Choose Among Pills, Liquids, Foods and Beverages with Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA)
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| | 07/01/2008 | Tests of ten red yeast rice supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveal significant statin levels, but some pills contaminated -- Popular cholesterol-lowering supplements compared in new report |
| | 05/05/2008 | Some iron supplements short on iron or contaminated according to ConsumerLab.com
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| | 04/16/2008 | FDA's investigation of generic antidepresssant called inadequate by ConsumerLab.com and The People's Pharmacy |
| | 03/17/2008 | As problems surface, Consumerlab.com and the people's pharmacy ask FDA to disclose differences between generic and original drugs
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| | 03/07/2008 | ConsumerLab.com finds most vitamin C supplements pass quality tests but one short on ingredient and some exceed tolerable levels
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| | 02/06/2008 | Consumers warned of lead in some turmeric supplements — Highest lead level ever reported by ConsumerLab.com; Lack of active compound also a problem
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| | 01/23/2008 | ConsumerLab.com announces brands and merchants rated highest by dietary supplement consumers
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| | 01/08/2008 | ConsumerLab.com finds most potassium supplements meet quality standards, but one with only 18% of ingredient — Results for 12 potassium supplements in new review
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| 2007 | 12/10/2007 | ConsumerLab.com finds improvement in quality of omega-3 and -6 supplements — Results for 22 products made from evening primrose, flaxseed, borage and black currant oils
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| | 11/13/2007 | ConsumerLab.com finds some "red wine" supplements deliver less resveratrol than expected; Wide range in dose and price
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| | 10/30/2007 | Recently tested magnesium supplements free of lead, but one product missing most of its ingredient according to ConsumerLab.com — First Major Product Review of Potential "Life-Extending" Ingredient
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| | 10/12/2007 | ConsumerLab.com finds generic antidepressant behaves differently from original drug. May explain complaints by patients. — Generic drug equality questioned
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| | 09/10/2007 | Tests of B-vitamins by ConsumerLab.com finds several short on folic acid — New report covers B-complexes, thiamin, niacin, B-6, B-12, biotin and folic acid supplements
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| | 08/20/2007 | ConsumerLab tests products in booming nutrition drink market — most deliver what's promised but extra cholesterol found in some — New report covers drinks and powders for endurance/recovery, body building, meal-replacement and dieting
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| | 07/17/2007 | Concerned by weaknesses in FDA's new rules for dietary supplements, ConsumerLab.com acts to "raise the bar on quality"
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| | 07/12/2007 | ConsumerLab.com finds lutein & zeaxanthin supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant may help prevent macular degeneration and improve vision
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| | 06/12/2007 | Tests show many milk thistle supplements low in key component — Seven products fail ConsumerLab.com testing of herb used in diabetes and liver diseases
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| | 05/15/2007 | ConsumerLab.com finds some alpha lipoic acid supplements come up short — Improper formulation may cause ingredient degradation
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| | 04/24/2007 | ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression — Recent testing shows quality is up since studies in 2000 and 2003
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| | 04/11/2007 | Many arthritis supplements lack key listed ingredient — ConsumerLab.com finds chondroitin missing or low in eight supplements; Glucosamine and MSM also tested
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| | 03/06/2007 | ConsumerLab.com produces series of free online seminars about dietary supplements — First seminar on "joint health" now available
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| | 02/14/2007 | ConsumerLab.com reports on anti-depressant herb — St. John's Wort — Few supplements pass quality testing
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| | 01/19/2007 | Consumers warned of problems with multivitamins — ConsumerLab.com uncovers defects in over half of products tested
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| 2006 | 12/12/2006 | Probiotic supplements grow in popularity but viable bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com cautions consumers to select probiotics carefully and store them properly
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| | 11/17/2006 | ConsumerLab.com responds to vitamin industry claim to be "vindicated" in defamation case
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| | 11/13/2006 | Tests of "muscle" supplements finds some "weak" products but most contain expected creatine, HMB, or amino acids — Review of muscular enhancement supplements published by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 10/20/2006 | ConsumerLab.com report on CoQ10 supplements finds quality high but large range in suggested dosage
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| | 10/10/2006 | Care advised with natural cold remedies: ConsumerLab.com finds few products with proper quality and directions — ConsumerLab.com offers advice from tests of echinacea, garlic, ginseng, vitamin C, and zinc supplements
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| | 09/19/2006 | DHEA supplements, touted for anti-aging and strength, reviewed by ConsumerLab.com — Testing finds one brand with 215% of the labeled amount
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| | 06/22/2006 | What's in a garlic supplement? Consumerlab finds few brands have it right and many mislead
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| | 05/18/2006 | Court denies vitamin trade group's motion to stop defamation suit brought by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 03/29/2006 | ConsumerLab.com reports on 29 popular melatonin sleep supplements
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| | 03/13/2006 | ConsumerLab.com reports on supplements for bone health containing calcium and vitamin D— Results posted for 32 supplements for adults and children; One found contaminated with lead
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| | 02/06/2006 | ConsumerLab.com finds most prostate supplements have correct ingredients, but three fail testing — Results posted for 22 supplements containing saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol
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| | 01/25/2006 | Sexual enhancement supplements analyzed by Consumerlab.com
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| | 01/03/2006 | Tests of memory enhancing supplements by ConsumerLab.com reveals lead in some ginkgo
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| 2005 | 12/05/2005 | Consumerlab.com reaffirms problems with Trimspa X32
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| | 11/15/2005 | Testing by ConsumerLab.com identifies many problems with popular supplements for weight loss, slimming, and blood sugar control
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| | 08/31/2005 | ConsumerLab.com testing of alpha lipoic acid supplements from Japan finds no ingredient in one product; Most others meet claims — Japanese consumers urged to research product quality
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| | 08/16/2005 | ConsumerLab.com tests potassium supplements — Report now online for sixteen products
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| | 07/18/2005 | ConsumerLab.com tests menopause supplements — Alternatives to hormonal therapy — Report available for 38 products including soy and red clover isoflavones, black cohosh, and progesterone creams
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| | 07/12/2005 | ConsumerLab.com finds some supplements lower in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than claimed — Report available for 23 products made from oils of black currant, borage, evening primrose and flax
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| | 06/20/2005 | Quality problems widespread among ginseng products sold in Japan. — Nearly two-thirds of products fail ConsumerLab.com testing due to pesticide contamination and missing or substandard ingredients
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| | 06/15/2005 | Two magnesium supplements fail testing due to lead contamination. Nineteen others pass. Report now available.
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| | 05/10/2005 | ConsumerLab.com begins publishing test reports on Japanese vitamins and supplements — Review of CoQ10 products Now Available Online in Japanese at ConsumerLab.jp. More Reports Scheduled
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| | 04/27/2005 | ConsumerLab.com finds quality of most nutrition powders and drinks high, but identifies five protein powders with excess sodium or cholesterol — Report Now Available Online
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| | 03/30/2005 | ConsumerLab.com finds most B-vitamins of high quality but three lacking in ingredients — Test Results for 41 Products Reported Along with Information on Use
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| | 03/14/2005 | ConsumerLab.com reports on vitamin C supplements — Test Results for 29 Products Reported Along with Information on Use
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| | 02/08/2005 | ConsumerLab.com reports on nutrition bars — Highlights major differences, inaccuracies, and urges consumers to "know your bar"
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| 2004 | 12/20/2004 | Testing of Alpha-lipoic acid supplements by ConsumerLab.com finds most meet label claims but one with only 15% of ingredient — Antioxidant of potential benefit in diabetes and other conditions
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| | 12/14/2004 | ConsumerLab.com expands testing to Japan — Testing Organization Expands to Help Japanese Consumers Determine Quality of Health and Nutrition Products
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| | 12/14/2004 | ConsumerLab.com expands testing to Japan — Testing Organization Expands to Help Japanese Consumers Determine Quality of Health and Nutrition Products
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| | 08/25/2004 | ConsumerLab.com finds not all vitamin E products meet claims — Results for 33 vitamin E supplements and skin products released today
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| | 07/26/2004 | ConsumerLab.com reports on iron supplements — Wide variety of products pass testing; Consumers advised on proper dose, type of iron to avoid problems
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| | 07/07/2004 | ConsumerLab.com finds several herbal sleep supplements fail tests for quality — Results for 13 valerian products released today
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| | 05/28/2004 | ConsumerLab.com Warns of Deceptive Campaign by Manufactuer of Children's Vitamin
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| | 05/21/2004 | Consumers warned of pitfalls with some multivitamins and vitamin waters — Testing by ConsumerLab.com uncovers problems with many brands
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| | 04/27/2004 | New ConsumerLab.com report on St. John's wort highlights benefits and risks of herbal product for depression
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| | 04/22/2004 | ConsumerLab.com shares insights from 2 years of testing supplements for athletic banned substances — Athletes and manufacturers urged to learn how to avoid problems
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| | 04/07/2004 | ConsumerLab.com finds some zinc supplements low in ingredient and many don't instruct on proper use — Consumers urged to learn more about zinc when using supplements
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| | 03/18/2004 | Many echinacea supplements don't meet quality standards according to ConsumerLab.com — Test results of cold-reducing herbal supplements released
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| | 03/02/2004 | ConsumerLab.com survey finds most consumers highly satisfied with supplements; Ratings vary by brand
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| | 01/29/2004 | ConsumerLab.com finds lutein supplements vary widely in strength but most meet ingredient claims — Right amount of antioxidant compound may reduce risk of blindness
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| | 01/13/2004 | ConsumerLab.com finds discrepancies in strength of CoQ10 supplements — Increasingly popular supplement, but health professionals and consumers cautioned to check brands
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| | 01/09/2004 | USANA products pass ConsumerLab.com screening for substances banned from Olympics
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| 2003 | 12/08/2003 | ConsumerLab.com dispels myths about HGH human growth hormone supplements sold widely on Internet
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| | 11/18/2003 | ConsumerLab.com reports improvement in quality of SAM-e supplements used for osteoarthritis and depression — But a high priced product found to contain only 30% of label claim
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| | 11/02/2003 | Key ingredient missing in some arthritis supplements for people and pets according to ConsumerLab.com — Review of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM supplements published online today
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| | 09/24/2003 | Consumerlab.com finds new forms of creatine prone to problems — Test results of muscular enhancement supplements published online today
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| | 08/28/2003 | Some problems persist with ginseng supplements but overall quality improves according to ConsumerLab.com — Test results published online today
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| | 07/31/2003 | ConsumerLab.com finds many cholesterol-lowering supplements poorly made — Test results published online today.
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| | 05/20/2003 | Consumers advised to read labels carefully when selecting herbal supplements for prostate — Saw palmetto product review published online today
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| | 04/21/2003 | Low quality ingredient appears widespread among Ginkgo supplements according to ConsumerLab.com; points to challenge for FDA's proposed regulations — Review of memory enhancement supplements released today
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| | 01/21/2003 | "Acidophilus" and other probiotic supplements gain in popularity but live bacteria missing in many — ConsumerLab.com releases review online today
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| 2002 | 12/30/2002 | Top quality melatonin products identified by ConsumerLab.com — Hormone supplement used to treat sleep disturbances due to jet travel and other causes
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| | 12/10/2002 | Lupus patients cautioned about hormone supplement — ConsumerLab.com releases DHEA testing results online today
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| | 10/29/2002 | Enormous variation found in strength of garlic supplements — most popular herb in U.S. — ConsumerLab.com releases results online today
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| | 09/24/2002 | Problems found with most sexual enhancement supplements evaluated by ConsumerLab.com — Only 9 of 22 products pass independent review
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| | 08/20/2002 | ConsumerLab.com announces screening of supplements for banned substances for the United States Olympic Committee — First products to pass now listed on ConsumerLab.com web site
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| | 08/07/2002 | ConsumerLab.com finds some spoilage and inaccuracy among omega-3 and 6 supplements — List released of evening primrose, flaxseed and other GLA/ALA products that passed testing
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| | 07/16/2002 | ConsumerLab.com finds lead contamination remains a problem for certain mineral supplements — Lead found in iron, magnesium and, most recently, potassium pills
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| | 07/10/2002 | Pharmavite dietary supplements receive ConsumerLab.com approval — Vitamin E, SAM-e, St. John's Wort, Ginkgo and others merit approved quality products ranking
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| | 06/25/2002 | ConsumerLab.com reviews radioprotective Iodine pills in response to terrorist threats — Quality of products is high, but local access is poor
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| | 05/15/2002 | ConsumerLab.com lists magnesium products that passed testing — Some products fail due to excess magnesium and lead contamination
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| | 05/05/2002 | Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost — Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 04/16/2002 | ConsumerLab.com finds "Breast Enhancement" pills lack evidence of efficacy
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| | 04/03/2002 | More than one in five weight loss, slimming and/or diabetes supplements fail ConsumerLab.com evaluation — Problems found in chromium and pyruvate products; CLA products fine
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| | 03/06/2002 | Study finds supplement users avoid prescription drugs due to side effects, not cost — Brands top rated by users also identified in new survey by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 03/05/2002 | ConsumerLab.com finds nutrition powders & drinks more accurately labeled than nutrition bars, but unapproved food ingredient seen in some
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| | 02/08/2002 | Athletic Banned Substances Screening and Certification Program announced by ConsumerLab.com — Tester of supplements to screen for substances banned in Olympics
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| | 01/08/2002 | ConsumerLab.com finds most B vitamin supplements contain what they claim, but often exceed safe levels — Consumers cautioned to be aware of side effects with high dose products
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| 2001 | 11/20/2001 | ConsumerLab.com finds fish oil supplements free of mercury, but 30% lacking in key ingredient — Test results of omega-3 fatty acid (EPA and DHA) products released today
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| | 10/30/2001 | Sixty percent of nutrition bars fail to meet claims in ConsumerLab.com tests — "Low Carb" bars often loaded with carbohydrates; excess sodium and saturated fat also found
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| | 10/03/2001 | Most iron supplements pass ConsumerLab.com testing — Lead contamination and insufficient iron found in some
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| | 08/15/2001 | Problems and ambiguity among alternative estrogen products reported by ConsumerLab.com — Results of soy and red clover isoflavone product testing released online today
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| | 07/09/2001 | Many herbal sleep products lack key claimed ingredient — Results of ConsumerLab.com's testing of valerian products released on web today
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| | 06/04/2001 | ConsumerLab.com reports test results of arthritis supplement — MSM; Quality found higher than for most supplements, but room for improvement remains
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| | 05/07/2001 | Over forty percent of Echinacea products fail ConsumerLab.com review; Inadequate labeling and missing ingredients found common for popular herbal cold remedy
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| | 04/10/2001 | Quality of popular herbal anti-depressant found to vary; certain types of St. John's Wort supplements more likely to pass testing
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| | 03/27/2001 | ConsumerLab.com expands testing of health products; success of dietary supplement evaluations leads company into broader nutrition field, beginning with popular nutrition bars
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| | 03/13/2001 | ConsumerLab.com review of vitamin E supplements finds some insufficiencies and need for clearer labeling; test results released online today
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| | 02/14/2001 | Problems found with multivitamins and multiminerals by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 01/29/2001 | Some supplements for arthritis may exceed newly released safe intake levels for manganese
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| 2000 | 11/21/2000 | ConsumerLab.com tests popular supplement for heart failure; CoQ10 test results released online today
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| | 09/06/2000 | ConsumerLab.com finds new calcium products of higher quality than many traditional supplements; Test results released online today
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| | 08/07/2000 | ConsumerLab.com finds that not all creatine supplements meet label claims; Popular sports supplement test results released online
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| | 07/11/2000 | Pesticide contamination found in many Ginseng supplements tested by ConsumerLab.com
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| | 05/17/2000 | ConsumerLab.com test of vitamin C products identifies quality control issues and misuse of USP claim.
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| | 04/24/2000 | ConsumerLab.com announces first test-based buyer's guide to dietary supplements; Manufacturers encouraged to have products tested for potential inclusion.
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| | 03/28/2000 | Only half of SAM-e supplements found to contain proper ingredients and labeling in ConsumerLab.com testing; Product Review of popular anti-depressant published online today.
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| | 03/07/2000 | ConsumerLab.com finds many arthritis supplements lacking labeled ingredients; Glucosamine and Chondroitin product review published online today.
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| | 01/31/2000 | Quality of prostate supplements get mixed review in ConsumerLab.com study; Saw palmetto product review published online today.
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| | 01/24/2000 | Majority of dietary supplements sold in U.S. being tested by ConsumerLab.com in 2000; newest results due January 31 for Saw Palmetto.
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| 1999 | 12/08/1999 | ConsumerLab.com testing quality of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and Saw Palmetto supplements; web site becoming popular reference for consumers
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| | 11/16/1999 | Only three quarters of Ginkgo Biloba supplements contain proper ingredients. ConsumerLab.com posts first of its dietary supplement product tests.
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| | 08/05/1999 | ConsumerLab.com initiates independent testing of herbal products and supplements. Certification Seal announced. |
