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Aloe Juices, Gels, and Supplements
Major differences exist among aloe products. Learn what to look for when choosing the best aloe how products compared in ConsumerLab's independent tests. See our Top Picks as well as a product that failed our approval. Find the best drinkable aloe, aloe spray or gel, and aloe supplement.
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December 15, 2021
How Much Aloe Is Really in Aloe Products? ConsumerLab Tests Show Some Products Contain None
White Plains, New York, December 15, 2021 — Recent ConsumerLab tests of popular aloe juices, gels and supplements sold in the U.S. found substantial amounts of aloe in some products, while others contained very little.
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February 19, 2015
Only 50% of Aloe Products Pass ConsumerLab.com Tests
White Plains, New York, February 19, 2015 — "Choose aloe products carefully," cautions ConsumerLab.com president Tod Cooperman, M.D. after recent tests found only five of 10 aloe pills, gels and drinks selected for review to contain what the company expected based on labels.
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Clinical Update
3/21/2017
Problem With Aloe Gel
We received a report from a consumer who used a popular aloe gel on her hair, with disastrous results. The product had failed our tests for aloe and listed as "Not Approved" in our Review. For details, see the Updates near the top of the Aloe Liquids, Gels and Supplements Review >>
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2/02/2024
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3/12/2024
Aloe Mouthwash?
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Can supplements, natural eye drops, or lifestyle modifications improve symptoms of dry eye?
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1/27/2023
Aloe or Probiotics for Heartburn?
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6/01/2022
Help for Hair Growth?
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Recalls & Warnings
July 13, 2012
FDA Warns of Aloe Drug Claims and Misbranding
On June 12, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Set-N-Me-Free Aloe Vera Company concerning twelve of the company's products. Based on how the products were promoted, the FDA regards the products as unapproved new drugs and misbranded, with labels that provided inadequate directions for use.
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December 08, 2015
Non-Decolorized Aloe, Goldenseal Root Added to Prop 65 List of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
On December 4, 2015, California's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added non-decolorized whole leaf extract of aloe vera and goldenseal root powder to the state's list of chemicals known to cause cancer - part of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement ...
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July 14, 2020
Forty-Six More Hand Sanitizers May Contain Toxic Ingredient, Ten More Recalled
Between July 6 and 10, 2020, the FDA announced that forty-six more hand sanitizers may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested.
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February 22, 2024
Herbalife Shake & Protein Drink Mix, Aloe, Linked With Case of Liver Injury
A 13-year-old boy in Texas developed liver failure and hepatitis-associated aplastic anemia after consuming two Herbalife products and an aloe vera beverage over a period of months, according to a report published on February 12, 2024 in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and ...
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July 16, 2019
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On July 9, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ceba-Tek, Inc.
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Recalls & Warnings
January 03, 2022
Seller of Wormwood, Aloe Supplement Warned by FDA
On December 7, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter for Western Herb Products, Inc.
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February 02, 2021
Seller of Aloe Products Warned for Claiming to Treat Joint Stiffness
On January 22, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to American Global Health Group, LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products AloeCure VeraFlex, AloeCure Advanced Formula Capsule, AloeCure Pure Aloe Vera ...
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Recalls & Warnings
March 09, 2022
Court Bars Salud Natural From Selling Aloe, Joint Supplements & More
On March 8, 2022, a federal court ordered Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. to stop distributing nutritional supplements that violate the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
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September 14, 2016
Seller of Aloe, Prostate and Joint Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On April 8, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Salud Natural Entrepreneurs, Inc.
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August 23, 2016
Seller of Aloe Liquid and Capsules Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On July 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Aloe Farms, Inc.
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October 05, 2023
Counterfeit Pure Encapsulations and GutConnect 365 Sold on Amazon
On September 26, 2023, a man from New Jersey was arrested for selling fake versions of Pure Encapsulations L-Glutamine and Nature MD's GutConnect 365 on Amazon.
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January 15, 2024
5 Star Nutrition Will Pay $4.5 Million for Selling Misbranded Workout Supplements
On January 12, 2024, Defyned Brands, also known as 5 Star Nutrition LLC, pleaded guilty in federal court to three-counts of distributing misbranded dietary supplements following an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations (FDA-OCI).
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Recalls & Warnings
January 27, 2015
Seller of Aloe, Sexual Enhancement Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 8, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Aloe Man, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including The Aloe Man's Super Bright, Dr. Johnson's Maximum Desire, Dr. Johnson's Body Healer, and Dr.
Recalls & Warnings
September 10, 2020
Hand Sanitizer Labeled as "Edible" Recalled
On September 3, 2020, CorgioMed LLC recalled one lot of Leafree Instant Hand Sanitizer Aloe Vera because they are labeled "edible alcohol." Hand sanitizers can be toxic if ingested, and can cause lack of coordination, slowed or slurred speech, drowsiness, coma, or death.
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Recalls & Warnings
August 04, 2020
Two More Companies Recall Potentially Toxic Hand Sanitizers
Between July 30 and 31, 2020, two more companies recalled hand sanitizers because they may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested:
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June 13, 2022
Homeopathic Nasal Spray SnoreStop Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
On June 9, 2022, Green Pharmaceuticals Inc issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its SnoreStop NasoSpray, a homeopathic nasal spray promoted to reduce snoring, due to the presence of Providencia rettgeri, a bacterium that can cause severe illness in some people.
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August 17, 2022
Seller of Moringa Tea and Other Herbal Products Warned for Drug Claims, Manufacturing Violations
On July 29, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Deggeh Foods, Inc.
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January 20, 2016
Seller of Aloe, Moringa Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 13, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Alkebulan International Services, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products,Aloe Ferox and Moringa Oleifera Capsule to be adulterated because they prepared, packed, or held under conditions that ...
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May 30, 2020
FTC Sends Refund Checks for TrueAloe and AloeCran
On May 26, 2020, the FTC announced it is mailing 22,581 checks totaling more than $470,000 to consumers who purchased deceptively marketed supplements, TrueAloe and AloeCran.
Recalls & Warnings
April 17, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Echinacea, Iron, Aloe Supplements & More for Manufacturing Violations
On March 30, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ozark Country Herbs following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's products, including Echinacea-Goldenseal, Natural Iron, and Aloe-Vera Goldenseal Salve, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...
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December 30, 2014
Maker of Aloe, Weight Loss Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 17, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dandy Day Corporation, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Aloe Pearl, Alfalo, Aloespring, Crave Away, Original Supreme Energy, Ener "G," Can G, Flora G, Flora G Plus, and Garolic, to be adulterated ...
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March 02, 2021
FDA Warns Makers of Four Hand Sanitizers, Two With Toxic Ingredient
Between February 18 and 25, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to four sellers of hand sanitizers because laboratory tests showed that their products do not contain the amount of ethanol as stated on their labels.
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February 22, 2021
FDA Warns Seller of Melatonin & Other Sleep Supplements
On February 18, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to SANA Group LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about the company's products Sleep Sana Sleep Drops and Sleep Shots to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
February 22, 2021
FDA Warns Sellers of St. John's Wort
On February 18, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to two companies following reviews of the companies' websites, which found statements made about the companies' St. John's Wort products to be drug claims. These products include St.
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August 20, 2020
Goldenseal Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination, One Death Reported
On August 17, 2020, Maison Terre issued a recall of all lots of organic Goldenseal Root Powder because recent testing found it has the potential to be contaminated with various microorganisms including Enterobacter cloacae, Cronobacter sakazakii, Cronobacter dublinensis, and others.
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December 11, 2020
Goldenseal Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
On December 4, 2020, WishGarden Herbs, Inc. issued a recall of 14 lots of Cord Care Powder and Goldenseal Powder because they were manufactured using ingredients that were potentially contaminated with the bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii.
Recalls & Warnings
August 28, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Goldenseal and Parasite Supplements
On August 15, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Healthy Healing dba Crystal Star, following a facility inspection which found certain statements product labels, including product labels for Women's Best Friend and Para Purge, to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
July 28, 2020
Four More Companies Recall Hand Sanitizers
Between July 9 and 27, 2020, four more companies recalled hand sanitizers because they may contain methanol, which is toxic when absorbed through the skin or ingested:
Recalls & Warnings
April 16, 2014
Seller of Aloe, Thyroid and Other Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On March 21, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Aloe Man International Corp.
Recalls & Warnings
December 02, 2014
Seller of Energy & Joint Supplements, Aloe, Silver and More Warned for Drug Claims
On November 24, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Jansen Enterprises, LLC, dba HealthWorksUSA, following an inspection of the company's website which found statements made about Nutra Blast Natural Energy, Ionic Silver Water, Nutra Complete, and Nutra Gel to be drug claims.
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October 25, 2016
Seller of Liquid Aloe & Mineral Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 10, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Perfect Source Natural Products Inc.
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December 01, 2018
Seller of 5-HTP, Potassium & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Delano Company, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
May 12, 2018
Seller of Astaxanthin, Cinnamon, Pine Bark and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 22, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Get The Tea following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Get the Tea Astaxanthin Max, Get the Tea Colostrum Complete, and Get the Tea Pine Bark Capsules, to be adulterated because they were ...
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October 22, 2019
Seller of TrueAloe and AloeCran Settles Charges of Making False Claims
NatureCity, LLC, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges that they deceived consumers by making false claims about their TrueAloe and AloeCran products.
Recalls & Warnings
July 23, 2019
FDA Warns Seller of CBD Lotions, Patches, Tinctures and Pet Products
On July 22, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Curaleaf, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 05, 2014
Seller of Aloe and Vitamin C Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 12, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Health Breakthroughs International, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, MPS Gold 100, MPS Gold 3X and Amazing C, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 10, 2013
FDA Warns Aloe and Herbal Supplement Companies For Manufacturing Violations
AloeScience Labs, Inc. -- On November 14, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to AloeScience Labs, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
November 14, 2012
Maker of Vitamin C, Aloe and Sexual Enhancement Supplements Warned for Drug Claims and Misbranding
On October 22, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Health Breakthroughs International, LLC after a review of the company's product labels and website found the dietary supplements Amazing C, MPS-Gold 100 and Power Herbal Formula to be promoted as drugs.
Recalls & Warnings
March 08, 2016
Maker of Calcium and Vitamin C Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 17, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Raphah, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2016
Seller of Turmeric, Milk Thistle and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Terra Firma Botanicals, Inc.
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February 06, 2015
Seller of Aloe Supplement Warned for Drug Claims
On January 21, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pristine Nutraceuticals, LLC, following a review of the company's website, http://www.digestaqure.com, which found statements made about DigestaCure to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
April 01, 2004
Aloe Producer Recalls Product Due to Toxic Levels of Vitamin D
On March 26.2004, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Aloe Commodities International, Inc., Carrollton, Texas, is recalling 1600 bottles of Solutions IE Ageless Formula II, Lot numbers P2207 and P2221 because they contain a significantly higher-than-labeled level of vitamin D3.
Recalls & Warnings
August 20, 2019
Seller of Liposomal Curcumin, Vitamin C & Melatonin Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 6, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Let's Talk Health, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 31, 2015
Maker of Soy and Zinc Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 18, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to PreMark Health Science, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 10, 2015
Seller of "Natural" Cough Syrup Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 21, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Fragrance Manufacturing Incorporated, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Maty's All Natural Cough Syrup and Maty's All Natural Cough Syrup for Kids, to be adulterated because they ...
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February 28, 2015
Drugs Found in Male Enhancement Supplements
On December 11, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Biogenix USA, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's sexual enhancement products, HAM, CE6 and SARMZ to contain undeclared drugs, as well as drugs which were listed on the label but are not permitted ...
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February 24, 2015
Seller of Heart, Brain and Diabetes Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
On February 6, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to LCW, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 08, 2016
Seller of Echinacea Warned Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On February 25, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Energetics/ In Joy Organics, following a facility inspection which found the company's product, X Out-Rays to be adulterated because it was prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good ...
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January 26, 2016
Seller of CoQ10, SAM-e, Vitamin D, and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Nutri-Dyn Midwest, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Cardioauxin BP, Zinc Lozenge, Oliver, Pau D'Arco, Petadolex, Chondro Jointaide, Dynagesic, SAMe-200, Gugulipid.
Recalls & Warnings
November 18, 2015
Seller of "Hangover" Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations & Drug Claims
On September 17, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Life Support Development Ltd, following a facility inspection which found the company's product, including Life Support Hangover Relief to be adulterated because they prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate ...
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December 29, 2015
Maker of Vitamin K, Vitamin A & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 10 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dherbs Health Emporium, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 26, 2015
Seller of Muscle Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 14, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Chaotic Labz, Inc.
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September 05, 2015
Maker of Multivitamin and Fish Oil Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On July 22, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Westar Nutritional Corp. dba Viva Life Science, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
July 02, 2015
Maker of Arthritis Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On June 17, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Desert Stream, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 17, 2015
Maker of Joint Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On May 29, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Total Health Advanced Nutrition, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 03, 2015
Maker of B-12 Energy Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On May 15, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to LiquidCapsule Manufacturing, LLC.
Recalls & Warnings
May 30, 2015
Seller of Supplements for Herpes, Prostate Cancer & More Warned for Drug Claims
On May 7, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Strictly Health Corporation, following a review of the company's websites which found statements made about FENVIR, Prosta Pep and Tonalin brand CLA to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
May 23, 2015
Seller of Magnesium, Calcium, Silver and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On May 8, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pick and Pay, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
May 02, 2015
Maker of Garcinia, Joint Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On March 25, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to JW Nutritional LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Vanish V2 Domestic, Mr.
Recalls & Warnings
March 10, 2015
Seller of Vision Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On February 26, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Biosyntrx, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including BioTears Oral Gel Caps, ZoOmega-3 Concentrated Pharmaceutical-Grade Fish Oil, EpiCor A Nutrient-dense High Metabolite Immunogen, Sight C+ Mineral ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 05, 2016
Seller of Fertilix Warned By FDA
On July 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to CellOxess LLC, following a review of the company's websites, social media pages and marketing literature which found statements made about Fertilix Preconceptual, Fertilix Low Dose and Fertilix Max to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
July 23, 2016
Seller of GlucoCor Warned for Drug Claims
On June 30, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to MC-COR, LLC, following a review of the company's website and Facebook page which found statements made about its GlucoCor capsules to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
June 26, 2015
Seller of CoQ10, Anxiety Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On June 6, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Country Doctor Herbals, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Herbal Flu Be-Gone, Herbal Multi-Bac, Herbal Nervine, Herbal Pain-A-Way, Herbal Pancreas, Herbal Parasite Cleanse, Herbal Perfect ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 10, 2015
Maker of Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, B Vitamins and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On January 8, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Complete H2O Minerals, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Sulfur Concentrate, Copper, Extra Strength Copper, Extra Strength Magnesium, Extra Strength Zinc, Platinum, Gold, Indium, Molybdenum, ...
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May 30, 2015
Seller of Omega-3, Probiotics & SuperFoods Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On May 4, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Dr. Dennis Black, LLC.
Recalls & Warnings
June 11, 2015
FDA Warns Maker of Fruit Energy Drinks for Drug Claims
On May 19, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to CK Management, Inc. following a facility inspection which found statements made on product labels and websites about Whole5, Fruit of the Spirit and ViaViente "whole food" fruit puree energy drinks to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
December 16, 2015
Maker of Red Yeast Rice, St. John's Wort, Valerian and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On December 2, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Nature's Health, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's product, including Ginkgo & Rhodiola, Blood Sugar Balance IV, Cinnamon Extract, Choles-Balance Red Yeast Extract, Lecithin, Milk Thistle Seed Extract, ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 07, 2015
Seller of "NaturalDoctor" Vitamin C, Echinacea and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On October 16, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter Sound Healing Arts, PC, dba Grounds for Tea, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including NaturalDoctor Vitamins C & K3, NaturalDoctor Goldenseal & Echinacea Plus, NaturalDoctor Centella ...
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February 24, 2015
Seller of Antioxidant Water, Energy Drops Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On February 18, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Better Health Lab, Inc.
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August 30, 2012
Supplement Company Warned For Medical Claims and Misbranding Of Omega-3, CoQ10, Noni Juice And More
On July 12, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Alfa Vitamins Laboratories, Inc.
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May 03, 2013
Maker of Omega-3, Saw Palmetto, St. John’s Wort Supplements And More Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On March 19, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Sunset Natural Products Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 02, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Cough Suppressant & Grape Seed Supplements
On March 29, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Yoder's Good Health Products following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's products, including Respiratory & Cough Formula and Life Drops to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 12, 2018
Seller of Protein Powder, Spirulina & Other Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On October 31, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to DynaPro International, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 05, 2018
Seller of Cold and Flu Supplements, "SuperFood" & More Warned by FDA
On October 30, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to American Botanical Pharmacy following a review of the company's website (www.herbdoc.com) and Facebook page, which found statements made about some of its products to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
August 02, 2016
Seller of Whey Protein Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On July 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to New Horizon Nutraceuticals, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's product, One World Whey Protein Power Food to be adulterated because it was prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current ...
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September 07, 2016
Seller of Herbal Formulas for Cholesterol, Prostate & More Warned For Drug Claims
On July 29, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Healing-Scents following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about its products, Heart Herbs, Cholesterol Regulation Herbs, Diabetes Regulation Herbs, Prostate Healer Herbs, High Blood Pressure Herbs, ...
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September 06, 2016
Seller on Noni Juice Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 26, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Healing Noni Co. L.L.C.
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August 31, 2016
Seller of Joint Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On July 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Vitalife Inc.
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February 17, 2015
Seller of Muscle Supplements Containing Synthetic Steroids Warned
On February 9, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to A2Z Industries, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's muscle enhancing supplements, including HaloV and EPI2A3A to be labeled as containing synthetic steroids.
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January 20, 2016
Maker of Growth Hormone, Testosterone Booster Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Misbranding
On January 8, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Nutraloid Labs Inc.
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January 16, 2016
Seller of Liver, Lung Support Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
On January 4, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Tibetan Herbal Balance, Inc.
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February 03, 2016
Seller of Weight and Enhancement Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On December 11, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to The One Minute Miracle, Inc., following a review of the company's website which found statements made about Miracle Diet 30 and Miracle Rock 48 to be drug claims.
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May 24, 2016
Seller of Joint Health, Omega-3 Supplements & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On May 13, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Rocky Fork Formulas, Inc.
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May 15, 2016
Seller of Vision Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
On April 28, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Macular Health, LLC.
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March 29, 2016
Maker of Bone Health, Prostate, Cholesterol Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On March 17, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Rx Vitamins, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, includingTestost-Rx, DB-7, The Bone Density Formula, NaturLo Cholesterol, ThyRx-7 and Arth-9 to be misbranded.
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March 17, 2015
Seller of Tea Warned for Drug Claims
On March 4, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Four Elements Organic Herbals, LLC because statements made about HERBAL TEA Power, Energy & Stamina, ORGANIC HERBAL TEA Tulsi TelepaTea, ORGANIC HERBAL TEA To Your Health, Hawthorn Fresh Herb Extract, Elderberry Fresh Herb ...
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March 06, 2015
Seller of Tea Drinks Warned for Drug Claims
On February 26, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to the seller of Anamu CancerHerb Tea Box, Anamu CancerHerb Tea Box with Honey and Organic Bottled Tea Drinks because statements made about these products on the websites, www.cancerherbtea.com and www.anamucancerherbtea.
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December 19, 2012
Zicam Nasal Gel Recalled Due to Potential Bacterial Contamination
On December 18, 2012, Matrixx Initiatives issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief nasal gel after routine testing confirmed a sample from this lot was contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
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August 29, 2012
FDA Warns Maker of Silver Colloids, Detox and Shell Powder Supplements For Drug Claims, Misbranding
On August 15, 2012, the FDA issued a warning to Healing Ways for statements made on the company's website that constitute drug claims for the company's dietary supplements Silver Colloids, ABC Detox Program and Shell Powder Products.
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September 18, 2012
Maker of Noni, Nopal, Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Supplements Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding, and Manufacturing Violations
On August 27, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Naturavit, Inc. for making statements about dietary supplements Noni Imperial Hawaiian, Garlic and Parsley, Cholestol, Nopal and Diatrin that constitute drug claims.
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July 24, 2006
Marketers of Seasilver Ordered to Pay Almost $120 Million
On July 24, 2006, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the marketers of Seasilver, an alleged phony cure-all, have been ordered to pay almost $120 million for failing to comply with an earlier order requiring them to pay $3 million in consumer redress.
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January 30, 2013
Seller of Omega-3 and Emu Oil Supplements Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding
On November 19, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Emu Products & Management, Inc. after a review of the company's website found statements that promoted the dietary supplements Multi-Omega Gel Caps, Recovery Gel Caps, ARP Gel Caps and the topical skin products Extreme Cryo Gel, F.A.C.E.
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August 26, 2014
Supplement Maker Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 14, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement manufacturer Big Easy Confections following a facility inspection which found the company's products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing ...
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July 15, 2014
Pinnacle Labs International Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On June 24, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pinnacle Labs International, Inc.
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July 15, 2014
Vita Springs Health Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On June 24, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Albert Max Inc.
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March 30, 2019
FDA Warns Seller of Reishi, Joint Supplements, Ginseng & More for Pesticides, Other Violations
On March 12, 2019, the FDA issued a warning letter to Yanqing "Michael" Li and Chang Su, owners of the website http://www.woohoonatural.
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October 18, 2016
Seller of Sublingual Vitamins Warned for Drug Claims
On August 31, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bio-Stasis International, Inc., following a review of the company's website which found statements made about its sublingual tablets, ViraPress, Vitamin D-3 and Vitamin B-12. to be drug claims.
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October 08, 2016
Seller of Cell Power and Super Silica Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Misbranding
On September 23, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to SSO, Inc.
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September 27, 2016
Seller of B Vitamins, Omega-3s and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On September 15, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Positive Power Nutrition, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including High Energy C-Complex, Positive Vitality, Positive Performance, Positive CardioGuard, B-Complex 100, Positive Essentials, Positive ...
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July 23, 2016
Maker of "Super Food" Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On July 12, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to TerraVare, Inc.
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April 17, 2018
Seller of Osha and Cayenne Supplements & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 21, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Secret Garden of Health & Healing, LLC, following a facility inspection which found a number of the company's products, including Osha Root and Cayenne, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that ...
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November 25, 2017
Seller of "BounceBack" Joint Supplement and Others Products Warned for Drug Claims
On November 14, 2017, the FDA sent a warning letter to Mannatech Incorporated following a facility inspection that found the products BounceBack, MannaBears, ImmunoSTART, TruSHAPE, and Catalyst to be in violation of the Current Good Manufacturing ...
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June 07, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Probiotic and Omega-3 Supplements for Manufacturing Violations
On May 22, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to BioTE Medical, LLC following a facility inspection which found its products, including BioTE DIM, BiotTE Probiotic, BioTE Iodine Plus, and BioTE Omega 3 to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...
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June 06, 2017
Seller of Vision, Cholesterol, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On May 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Doctor Remedies following a facility inspection and review of the company's websites, www.herb-doc.com, www.ChinaSecretMed.com and www.theraherb.
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2017
Seller of "Cancer Kits," Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On December 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Northern Health Products, Inc. following a review of the company's websites, www.northernhealthproducts.com and www.petdca.
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January 17, 2017
Seller of Heart, Senior and Teen Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On December 7, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Esteem Products Ltd following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about its products, Cardio Life, Total Man, Total Woman, Senior Total Man, Senior Total Woman , and Total Teen to be drug ...
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July 01, 2015
Undeclared Drugs Found In Male Enhancement Supplements
On June 10, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter American Lifestyle, following tests which found the company's sexual enhancement supplements Vicerex and Sudibil-Xr to contain the undeclared drugs propoxyphenyl thioaildenafil and tadalafil.
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August 23, 2015
Maker of Herbal Supplements Sold on eBay, Amazon and Other Websites Shut Down
On August 17, 2015, a federal court ordered a permanent injunction against dietary supplement company Iowa Select Herbs LLC for unlawfully manufacturing and distributing unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs and adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements.
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August 11, 2015
Company Ordered to Stop Making and Selling Supplements
On August 4, 2015, a federal court ordered a permanent injunction against dietary supplement company Atrium Inc., and two companies under the same ownerhship, Aspen Group Inc., Nutri-Pak of Wisconsin Inc.
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October 25, 2016
FDA Warns Maker of Sublingual Melatonin and Progesterone Cream
On October 12, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Threshold Enterprises, Ltd.
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January 23, 2015
Maker of Vitamin Drinks Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 7, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to NYSW Beverage Brands, Inc.
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January 21, 2015
Supplement Maker Ordered to Stop Selling Products
On January 15, 2015, a federal judge ordered a permanent injunction against dietary supplement manufacturer Health One Pharmaceuticals, Inc. which requires the company to stop manufacturing and selling dietary supplements.
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January 17, 2015
Supplement Maker Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 5, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Engineering Nutrition, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, which were not named, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for ...
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January 17, 2015
Maker of Magnesium and Potassium Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 23, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Nutri Spec, Inc.
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December 30, 2014
Maker of Probiotic Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On December 18, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Wellmill LLC, dba Vitamix, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Butcher's Broom powder and Lactobacillus acidophilus powder (used as ingredients in a finished product which was not named) to be ...
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December 05, 2014
Maker of Ginseng, Zinc, Calcium and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On November 20, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Long Island Pharmaceuticals, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary ...
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December 12, 2014
Seller of Omega-3 "Syrup" Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On October 16, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mr.
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October 31, 2014
Seller of "Cleanse," Allergy Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On October 15, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Evangelical Christian Ministries, dba Health & Herbs, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, CORYDALIS and CVF BGONE to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate ...
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October 30, 2014
Supplement Maker Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On October 21, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to DNG Trading & Milling, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary ...
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October 21, 2014
Seller of Weight Loss Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On October 7, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to YoungYou International, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
October 16, 2014
Seller of Black Cohosh, Ginkgo and More Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 2, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pure Herbs, Ltd.
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October 10, 2014
Seller of Multivitamin Warned for Drug Claims
On September 25, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Multimmunity, Inc., following a review of the company's website which found statements made about the dietary supplement Multimmunity to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
November 11, 2014
Maker of Children's Vitamins, Weight Loss Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On October 30, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to VitalHealth Tech, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Kids Mighty Vites tablets, Omni Jr.
Recalls & Warnings
November 11, 2014
Seller of Sexual, Muscle Enhancement Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On August 26, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to GE Pharma LLC following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Fire Burn, Fire Storm, Creatine, Amino Fire, Nitric Fire, Jet Fire, Oxy Fire, HGH, Cissus, Hydro shield, Performa-Test, Raspberry Ketones, Fire Drol, ...
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September 26, 2014
FDA Warns Seller of Supplements and Chocolate Promoted to Treat Ebola
On September 23, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natural Solutions Foundation, following a review of the company's websites which found statements made about Silver Sol Nano Silver (also called The Silver Solution) and CBD Organic Dark Chocolate Bars (also called High Potency CBD Hemp Oil) ...
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September 10, 2014
Seller of Joint Pain Supplement Warned for Drug Claims
On August 24, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to CreAgri, Inc., following a website review, which found statements made about the company's products, including Olivenol plus Easeflex, Olivenol plus Essence Capsules, and Olivenol plus Essence Elixer, to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
August 26, 2014
Seller of Immune Supplement Warned for Drug Claims
On August 12, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ad-Med Biotechnology, following a review of the company's websites and product labels, which found statements made about Immune Active Adult Formula and Immune Active Children's Formula to be drug claims.
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August 26, 2014
Maker of Herbal Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On August 8, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to EnerHealth Botanicals, LLC following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Parasite Purge Herbal Remedy, Black Walnut Extract, Bladder Cleanse Herbal Extract, Lung Renewal Herbal Remedy, EchinOsha and Daily Immune ...
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July 11, 2014
Maker of Cough and Sleep "Remedies" Warned for Drug Claims
On June 27, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Zarbee's, Inc.
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May 31, 2014
Sellers of "Cancer" Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
Two sellers of graviola supplements promoted to treat cancer have been issued warning letters by the FDA. Graviola (Annona muricata), also known as soursop, is the fruit of a tree native to South America and Puerto Rico.
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May 30, 2014
Seller of Brain, Diabetes, Echinacea Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On April 22, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mundo Natural Inc., following a review of the company's website which found statements made about supplements Neuro AD, Stop Diabetes, Stop High Blood Pressure, Morninga 7 and Purpurea Echinacea to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
May 21, 2014
Seller of Gingko and Milk Thistle Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 4, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Xtra Life Natural Systems, Inc.
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August 21, 2014
Seller of Joint Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On July 17, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Klein Laboratories, Inc.
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August 08, 2014
FDA Warns Puerto Rico Supplement Seller
On June 30, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mr. Ramon Rosa, following a review of his website, www.aceitedeguanabana.
Recalls & Warnings
August 06, 2014
Seller of Mineral and Joint Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On July 25, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Mezotrace Corporation following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Calcium/Magnesium Natural Minerals & Trace Elements, Calcium/Magnesium Natural Minerals & Trace Elements with Vitamin D, and Calcium/Magnesium ...
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April 18, 2013
Cardio, Energy and Sexual Enhancement Supplement Distributor Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On December 21, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to ForMor Inc, dba ForMor International, following a facility inspection which found the company's Cardio Cocktail and Argenix dietary supplements to be adulterated because because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that do ...
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May 06, 2014
Seller of Flaxseed, Ginkgo and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On April 18, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Iowa Select Herbs, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Flax Seed, Holy Basil, Papaya Leaf Extract, and Ginkgo Leaf Extract products, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held ...
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December 21, 2016
Seller of 5-HTP, Chromium, Curcumin and More Warned for Drug Claims
On December 1, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Aurora Health and Nutrition following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about its products, 5-HTP, Alpha Lipoic Acid, the Argentyn 23 product line, Artecin 90 Vegetarian Capsules, ...
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September 05, 2014
Seller of "Nerve", "Cleanse" and Probiotic Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
On July 30, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Plexus Worldwide, Inc., following a review of the company's website and product labels, which found statements made about Fast Relief, BioCleanse and ProBio5 to be drug claims.
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September 26, 2014
Sellers of Essential Oils Warned for Claiming to Treat Ebola, Other Diseases
On September 22, 2014, the FDA issued a warning to Young Living following a review of websites, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter accounts owned by Young Living distributors, which found statements made about the company's essential oils, including Thieves, Cinnamon Bark, Oregano, ImmuPower, ...
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September 26, 2014
Seller Warned for Promoting Essential Oils to Treat Flu, MRSA, Measles and More
On September 22, 2014, the FDA issued a warning to doTERRA International, LLC.
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October 03, 2014
Seller of Green Tea, Prostate, Pain Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On July 25, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to AMS Health Sciences, LLC following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including saba ACE, UROPOWER, UROSure, Digest-Eze, Shark Cartilage, Colloidal Silver, and Mobilite to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, ...
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October 30, 2014
Seller of Vitamin C, Iron and Detox Supplements Warned for Violations, Drug Claims
On October 16, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Vitalab Co., Inc. (which manufactures and labels supplements for three distributors: V.E. Irons, Inc., Springreen Products, Inc., and Sonne's Organic Foods, Inc.
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December 12, 2014
Seller of B-12, Zinc, Echinacea and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On November 14, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Scientific Botanicals Company, Inc.
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November 06, 2014
Seller of Prostate, Heart Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On October 9, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Health Research Laboratories, LLC/New World Health, following a review of the company's websites, which found statements made about AtheChel Advanced, Betarol, BioTherapex, Omega-3 Cardio Plus, RejuvaLifeRx, and Ultimate Health Formula to be ...
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June 07, 2013
Seller of Red Rice Yeast With CoQ10, Respiratory Supplement And More Warned For Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
On February 25, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Altasource, LLC, dba Meta Labs LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's dietary supplements, including Respiratory Response, African Mango, Coffee Black Salve, Meta-Cell, Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Red Yeast Rice with ...
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August 02, 2014
Judge Orders BioAnue To Stop Illegal Cancer and Disease Claims
On July 23, 2014, Gloria D.
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November 28, 2014
Seller of Herbal Extracts Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On November 3, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Avena Botanicals, Inc.
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November 21, 2014
Seller of Diabetes, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On October 7, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement distributor Windmill Health Products, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Nutri-Betic caplets, Vita-betic caplets, ProstrinRx tablets, Polyflavanol capsules, and Glucoflex Joint ...
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November 06, 2014
Seller of Cholesterol, Arthritis Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On October 17, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Vitamins Direct (USA) and Golden Pride, Inc., which distribute Flexezy and Physician's Signature brands of dietary supplements, following a facility inspection which found statements made about certain supplements to be drug claims.
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May 14, 2014
Maker of Mood, Smoking Cessation Supplements and More Warned for Violations, Drug Claims
On April 17, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to CDJ Holding, Incorporated, d.b.a.
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June 20, 2003
FTC Charges Marketers of Seasilver with False and Deceptive Claims
On June 19, 2003, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced coordinated actions against two companies - both charged with promoting the dietary supplement "Seasilver" with unsubstantiated medical claims. The agencies' actions against Seasilver USA, Inc.
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October 21, 2014
Seller of Weight Loss, Saw Palmetto Supplements and More Warned for Drug Claims
On October 9, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc., following a review of the company's website which found statements made about 15 Day Detox Diet, Alpha Lipoic Acid. 300 mg.
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March 12, 2016
FDA Finds Problems at 58% of Supplement Manufacturing Sites in U.S. and Abroad
ConsumerLab.com has obtained results of the FDA's inspections in Fiscal Year 2015 (ending September 30) of 483 dietary supplement manufacturing facilities, showing that most -- 58.2% -- received letters indicating noncompliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).
