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Prostate Supplements Review (Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol)
Find the Best Prostate Supplement for Symptoms of BPH. See Which Prostate Supplement Passed or Failed CL's Tests of Quality.
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Are there supplements that can reduce prostate size?
How to reduce prostate size using supplements for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including beta-sitosterol and saw palmetto.
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Avocado Oil Review
Find the Best Avocado Oil for Purity, Freshness and Taste. Some Others May Include Rotten Avocado or Other Oils.
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Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Review
We Identified the Best Pumpkin Seeds
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Which supplements should be taken with food?
Find out which supplements should be taken with food, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, fish oil, and CoQ10.
News Release
April 17, 2021
ConsumerLab Identifies Best and Worst Avocado Oils Based on Testing
White Plains, New York, April 17, 2021 — Avocado oil has become increasing popular, but concern about the quality of products was raised in 2020 by a study from researchers at the University of California, Davis that found that as much as 82% of avocado oil samples bought locally or online in ...
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Breast Enhancement Supplements Review Article
Do Breast Enhancement Supplements Really Work? See the Evidence For and Against Breast Enhancement Supplements.
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I use beta-sitosterol for my prostate. Should it be taken with or without food?
How should you take the prostate supplement beta-sitosterol to maximize absorption? Learn more at ConsumerLab.com.
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Maca Supplements Review
Choose the Best Maca Supplement. Make Sure Your Maca Supplement Isn't Contaminated With Lead.
News Release
February 23, 2021
ConsumerLab Tests Reveal Best Prostate Supplements With Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol
White Plains, New York, February 23, 2021 — Over half of men over age 60 may experience increased urinary frequency, difficulty urinating, or other symptoms of an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostate hyperplasia, or BPH.
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Can taking astaxanthin increase the risk of breast enlargement in men?
Find out if taking astaxanthin can increase the risk of breast enlargement (gynecomastia) in men.
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Pomegranate Juice and Supplements Review Article
What Are the Benefits of Pomegranate Juice and Supplements? Find Out What Pomegranate Can and Cannot Do For Your Health.
Product Review
Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements Review (Sterols/Stanols and Policosanol)
Find the Best Cholesterol-Lowering Supplement. See Which Plant Sterol and Policosanol Supplements Passed Our Tests and Are Our Top Picks.
News Release
September 19, 2015
ConsumerLab.com Tests Popular Prostate Supplements with Saw Palmetto and Beta-Sitosterol
White Plains, New York, September 19, 2015 — Can prostate supplements with ingredients such as saw palmetto or beta-sitosterol improve symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a condition affecting more than half of men over age 60? And, if so, which supplements are properly made and labeled and ...
News Release
April 26, 2012
ConsumerLab.com reviews prostate supplements with saw palmetto and/or beta-sitosterol and finds few likely to be effective
White Plains, New York April 26, 2012 — Can supplements reduce the symptoms of prostate enlargement in men, as some products claim? ConsumerLab.com researchers recently tackled this question, investigating the evidence behind prostate supplements and testing the quality of these products.
Product Review
Lycopene Supplements Review
Find the Best Lycopene Supplements. CL Tests Reveal That Not All Lycopene Supplements Contain What They Claim.
News Release
September 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
White Plains, New York — Tuesday, September 15,2009 — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its newest Product Review of Prostate Supplements.
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Are cranberry supplements helpful for men? Can they help with symptoms of an enlarged prostate, prostatitis, or urinary tract infections?
Learn more about how cranberry pills, cranberries, cranberry juice and supplements can help prevent urinary tract infections.
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Are Moringa Leaf Supplements Helpful and Safe?
Are moringa leaf supplements beneficial for diabetes, lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, improving liver function, and other conditions, and are they safe? Find out.
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10 Supplements That May Boost Testosterone (And 13 That May Not)
Many supplements promise to increase testestorone, boost libido, and increase muscle size, but, as ConsumerLab explains, the actual effectiveness of supplements is limited, and some supplements may actually reduce testosterone levels.
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Is Super Beta Prostate better than other prostate supplements?
Find out if Super Beta Prostate is effective, including clinical evidence and price.
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Is it true that some vitamins or supplements can cause cancer?
Learn more about the effects of certain vitamins and supplements on cancer, including beta-carotene, vitamins E and B9, and multivitamins.
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Is Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) helpful for prostate or breast cancer?
Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) information including its effects on cancer, such as prostate cancer, and more.
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What is Pycnogenol, does it work, and is it the same as other pine bark extracts?
Learn more about Pycnogenol, including evidence from clinical studies on blood clots, osteoarthritis, cognition, vision, tinnitus, and the skin and safety.
News Release
April 28, 2009
40% of Green Tea and Selenium Products Fail ConsumerLab.com Review of Cancer-Prevention Supplements; Lycopene Supplements Pass
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — APRIL 28, 2009 — ConsumerLab.com announced results today of its Product Review of Supplements for Cancer Prevention. Among the products that ConsumerLab.com selected for testing, quality problems were found with two out of five green tea supplements.
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10 Supplements That May Help Reduce Nighttime Urination (And 5 That May Not)
Waking up more than once during the night to use the bathroom? Learn more about the 9 supplements that may help and 5 others that don't.
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Does I3C (from broccoli) or DIM (a related chemical) reduce the risk of cancer?
Find out if the compound indole-3-carbinol (I3C), from broccoli, and its metabolite diindolylmethane (DIM) can reduce the risk of cancer. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
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Do any supplements help with fatty liver disease? Are some diets more beneficial than others?
Find out if supplements such as vitamin E, fish oil, milk thistle, curcumin, choline, probiotics, vitamin D, reishi mushroom, or extra virgin olive oil are beneficial for fatty liver disease and learn which diet (Mediterranean, ketogenic, DASH, or fasting diets) seems to have greatest benefit.
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Will pregnenolone help slow down aging or reduce chronic pain?
Learn more about the steroid hormone pregnenolone, including its effects in the body and on aging and chronic pain.
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Does AZO Bladder Control really work for overactive bladder?
AZO Bladder Control information, including results from clinical studies on bladder control, dosage, and safety.
News Release
February 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
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK — FEBRUARY 6, 2006 — ConsumerLab.com announced test results today from its new Product Review of Prostate Supplements.
News Release
May 20, 2003
Consumers advised to read labels carefully when selecting herbal supplements for prostate — Saw palmetto product review published online today
WHITE PLAINS, NY — May 20, 2003 — ConsumerLab.com reported today that only two-thirds of the saw palmetto supplements it recently evaluated contained ingredients similar to those known to work in clinical studies.
News Release
May 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
WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 5, 2002 — ConsumerLab.com, traditionally known for its independent laboratory evaluations of dietary supplements and nutritional products, announced surprising findings today from a new survey of supplement users.
News Release
March 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
WHITE PLAINS, NY — March 6, 2002 — ConsumerLab.com, traditionally known for its independent laboratory evaluations of dietary supplements and nutritional products, announced surprising findings today from a new survey of supplement users.
Recalls & Warnings
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.
News Release
January 31, 2000
Quality of prostate supplements get mixed review in ConsumerLab.com study; Saw palmetto product review published online today.
WHITE PLAINS, NY, January 31, 2000 — Out of 27 major brands of dietary supplements purporting to contain saw palmetto for treating symptoms of prostate enlargement, only 17 appeared to have ingredients similar to those found in published clinical studies.
Recalls & Warnings
May 18, 2023
EarthLab, Inc. Warned for Promoting Green Tea, Curcumin, Elderberry & More to Treat Stroke, Cancer & Flu
On April 27, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to EarthLab, Inc., dba Wise Woman Herbals, following inspection of the company’s website which found statements about the company’s Green Tea Solid Extract, Curcuma Spp.
Recalls & Warnings
June 23, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Menopause, Sexual Enhancement, Prostate Supplements and More For Manufacturing Violations
On May 26, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to Star Health & Beauty LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Nu Essentials Royal Jelly Capsules, NuMan Male Enhancement Capsules, Star's Male Potency Tonic, NuGen HP, She Max HP, and V Max ...
Recalls & Warnings
December 29, 2022
EarthLab, Inc. Warned for Promoting Curcumin, Elderberry to Treat Pain & Flu
On November 10, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to EarthLab, Inc., dba Wise Woman Herbals following inspection of the company’s website which found statements about the company’s products to be drug claims because they suggest the products can prevent or treat disease.
Recalls & Warnings
March 23, 2023
FDA Warns Herbal Vitality for Promoting Supplements to Treat Cold & Flu, Kidney Stones & More
On March 7, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Vitality, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 02, 2021
FDA Warns Sellers of Prostate, Reishi, Immune Products, and More
On March 16, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to two companies following reviews of their websites which found statements made about the companies' products to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
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, ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 08, 2024
APG SEVEN Warned for Promoting Products for Cancer, Depression, Arthritis, & More
On April 18, 2024, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to APG SEVEN, INC following a review of the company’s product labels, website, and social media, which found statements about the company’s BioMoringa, BioDiabetin, Maca Plus, BioProstate, Immune Support, HongoTrap, Honbacterol, ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 25, 2022
Oregon’s Wild Harvest Warned by FDA for Manufacturing Violations
On July 8, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Oregon’s Wild Harvest, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
November 10, 2020
Seller of Cholesterol-Lowering Supplements Warned for Drug Claims
On October 29, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natural Sprout Co.
Recalls & Warnings
October 29, 2019
Chinese Herbal Supplement May Raise PSA
Use of a Chinese herbal supplement appears to have significantly increased the PSA (prostate specific antigen) level in a man treated for prostate cancer, erroneously suggesting a recurrence of the cancer (Abel, J Am Osteopath Assoc 2019).
Recalls & Warnings
May 29, 2021
FDA, FTC Warns Five Sellers of "Infertility" Supplements
The FDA and FTC (Federal Trade Commission) sent warning letters to the following five companies in May for illegally selling dietary supplements promoted with claims to treat infertility and other reproductive health issues:
Recalls & Warnings
August 16, 2019
Lavender Oil Linked With Abnormal Breast Growth in Children
The use of products containing lavender oil has been linked to 16 cases of premature and/or abnormal breast development in girls and boys under the age of 8, according to a new report published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Recalls & Warnings
April 07, 2011
Prostate Drug Found in Prostate Supplement -- Recall Underway
On March 24, 2011 the U.S. FDA posted a voluntary recall notice for U-Prosta from USA Far Ocean Group, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
November 09, 2010
Misleading Claims by "One a Day Men's" Products Result in $3.3 Million Settlement
On October 26, 2010, Attorneys General from California, Illinois and Oregon announced a $3.3 million dollar settlement with Bayer Healthcare over the company’s alleged misleading claims that its One A Day Men’s multivitamins reduced the risk of prostate cancer.
Recalls & Warnings
July 18, 2017
Seller of "Super Strength Prostate Formula," Acai Berry Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
On June 30, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Nature's Health Company, LLC, following a facility inspection and review of the company's website, www.natureshealthcompany.
Recalls & Warnings
September 27, 2010
FTC Charges Deceptive Advertising by POM Wonderful
On September 27, 2010, the U.S.
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October 30, 2008
Possible Risk Rather than Benefit Found in Trial of Vitamin E and Selenium for Prostate Cancer
On October 27, 2008 the National Cancer Institute (NCI) announced that men in the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) are being told to stop taking their supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
June 10, 2017
Seller of Prostate, Immune Supplements & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On May 25, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to The Herbalist, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
April 01, 2017
Maker of Prelief, Urinozinc Prostate Health Formula Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On March 16, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to DSE Healthcare Solutions, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Prelief and Urinozinc Prostate Health Formula to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...
Recalls & Warnings
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.
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
December 24, 2013
Muscle Growth Supplement Linked with Liver Failure
On December 23, 2013, the FDA advised consumers to immediately stop using muscle growth supplement Mass Destruction (by Blunt Force Nutrition) because it is labeled as containing at least one synthetic anabolic steroid and has been linked to at least one reported case of liver failure.
Recalls & Warnings
May 20, 2017
Muscle Enhancement Supplement Containing Steroid-Like Substances Recalled
On May 19, 2017, Dynamic Technical Formulations LLC issued a recall of all lots its muscle enhancement supplement Tri-Ton because it was found to contain anabolic steroid-like substances (andarine and ostarine) which are not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
May 08, 2017
Muscle Enhancement Supplement Recalled
On May 5, 2017, Genetic Edge Compounds issued a recall of all lots its muscle enhancement supplement GEC Laxoplex because FDA analysis found it to contain anabolic steroids and steroid like substances, which are not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
March 13, 2006
FDA Warns About Steroid Products Sold as Dietary Supplements
On March 9, 2006, the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
November 17, 2009
Steroids Found in More Body Building Supplements
On November 17, 2009, the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
May 03, 2002
More Information on Recall of PC-SPES - Prostate Supplement
The FDA's May 1, 2002 Enforcement Report classified the recall of PC-SPES as a Class I recall. The recall was originally announced by its manufacturer in February with additional warnings from the FDA issued in March (see the 3/11/02 posting on ConsumerLab.
Recalls & Warnings
May 03, 2013
Homeopathic Company Warned For Drug Claims and Improper Labeling
On March 12, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Natural Medicine Associates, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
November 26, 2012
Court Injunction Halts Sale of Cholesterol, CoQ10, Progesterone, Prostate Supplements and More
On November 20, 2012, Pharmacist's Ultimate Health agreed to cease sales and distribution of its dietary supplements by entering into a Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction in the U.S. District Court of Minnesota.
Recalls & Warnings
February 13, 2014
Seller of Iron, Prostate, Valerian and Other Supplements Warned For Multiple Violations and Drug Claims
On January 31, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to NatureAll-STF Holding, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Colostrum, Valerian-Plus, Wormwood, Black Walnut-Plus, Lung-Plus, Yucca-Plus (Arthro Plus), Iron Plus, MSM Plus, White Willow Plus, ...
Recalls & Warnings
September 28, 2017
Seller of Prostate, Reishi Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 11, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Vicare International (USA), Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
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.
Recalls & Warnings
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 ...
Recalls & Warnings
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, ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 29, 2013
Prescription Drugs Found In Prostate and Sexual Enhancement Supplements
October 24, 2012 the FDA issued a warning letter to USA Far Ocean Group Inc./ Health & Beauty Group Inc. because a number of the company's dietary supplements were found to contain pharmaceutical drugs, or were promoted with statements that constitute drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
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 ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 07, 2017
Seller of Chinese Herbal Products for Prostate, Menopause and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 23, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbal Sciences International, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 17, 2018
FDA Warns Seller Reishi Mushroom Supplements
On February 7, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Reishi D. International, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's Reishi D.
Recalls & Warnings
January 29, 2018
Seller of Male Enhancement, Prostate Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
On January 10, 2018, the FDA issues a warning letter to USA Labs AKA Power Source Distributors, Inc following a review of the company's website which found statements made about its products, including Maximum Male, Beta 300 (Beta Prosturol), Chromium Max 1000, DHEA, Healthy Cold-X and ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 13, 2018
Seller of Depression, Prostate Supplements & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On August 21, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Irmo-Vita, LLC, following a facility inspection which found that several of the company's products, including Hysta-Min, Man-Affirm, Phung-EX, and Bacto- EX to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 03, 2009
Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids
On November 3, 2009, as part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), Bodybuilding.
Recalls & Warnings
January 16, 2010
Recall of Body Building Supplements Containing Steroids
On January 15, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a voluntary recall notice from MuscleMaster.com, Inc. regarding all lots and expiration dates of seventeen dietary supplements sold in 2009 from June 1 and Novemember 17.
Recalls & Warnings
August 02, 2013
Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Multimineral Supplements Recalled Due To Anabolic Steroid Risk
On July 31, 2013, Purity First Health Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2018
Seller of B Vitamins, Multis, Glucosamine & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 31, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Independent Nutrition Inc., following a facility inspection which the company's products, including B-50 Complete, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex (a.k.a.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2018
FDA Warns Seller of Digestive Enzyme Supplements
On March 6, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc.
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 ...
Recalls & Warnings
October 24, 2012
FDA Seizes Many Supplements from New York Company Due To Drug Claims
On October 23, 2012, U.S. Marshalls, acting on behalf of the FDA, seized dietary supplements and unapproved drugs from Confidence, Inc., a supplement manufacturer in Port Washington, N.Y. The products included dietary supplements Dr.
Recalls & Warnings
March 11, 2002
Recall and Warning to Stop Use of Prostate Supplements "PC SPES" and "SPES"
Note: This posting was origially made on February 8, 2002. Additional information was added on March 11, 2002.
Recalls & Warnings
August 13, 2016
Seller of Omega-3, Ginkgo, Vision Supplements & More Warned for Drug Claims
On July 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Viva Nutraceuticals (J & E International Corporation) following a review of the company's website and promotional literature, which found statement made about its products, Eyestonia, Ginkgo Biloba 60mg, Golden Omega-3 Max, ...
Recalls & Warnings
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
July 18, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of "Quick Slim with pure Hoodia Gardonii" and "Diabalance Herbal Blood Sugar Balance"
On July 11, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Black Seed Herb, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 27, 2017
Seller of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Cinnamon Supplements and More Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On May 1, 2017 the FDA issued a warning letter to Nature's Vision, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 18, 2013
FTC Upholds Ruling, POM Wonderful Health Claims Were Deceptive
On January 16, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it will uphold a judge’s ruling that makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements made deceptive and unsubstantiated claims that the products could treat, prevent, or reduce the risk of heart disease, prostate ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 02, 2012
Maker of Joint Health, Blood Sugar, Prostate, Ginkgo Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding and Adulteration
On September 10, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Global Source Management & Consulting for making drug claims about the following dietary supplements: Scientific Joint Program capsules, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Healthy Blood Sugar Diabetic Support, Dr.
Recalls & Warnings
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.
Recalls & Warnings
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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October 18, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Arthritis, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Supplements For Making Drug Claims
On August 15, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Years to Your Health, Inc., following an inspection of the company's website which found a number of their products to be misbranded, as they contained drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
August 29, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Supplements for Allergies, Joint Pain, Bone Health, and More
On August 16, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Total Nutrition, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
August 01, 2017
FDA Warns Seller of Acai, Garcinia & More for Drug Claims
On July 25, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Absonutrix, following a review of the company's website, www.absonutrix.com, which found statements made about some of its products to be drug claims.
Recalls & Warnings
January 02, 2012
FDA Warns ION Labs of Manufacturing Violations Affecting Multiple Dietary Supplements
On December 5, 2011 the U.S.
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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, ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 02, 2012
Manufacturer of Prostate, Inflammation and Cholesterol Supplements Warned For Drug Claims
On October 15, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Ortho Molecular Products, Inc. for making drug claims about the following dietary supplements: Candicid Forte, Inflamma-bLOX, Lipitrol, Mucosagen, Prostatrol Forte, Resvoxitrol, Paracid Forte, VascuPak HTN and Lithium Orotate.
Recalls & Warnings
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
February 28, 2013
Maker of Liquid Omega-3 Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations
On February 20, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Capco Custom Packaging Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
March 19, 2014
Maker of Herbal Capsules and Extracts Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On September 19, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbalist and Alchemist, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 28, 2017
Seller of Tea Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On February 3, 2017, the FDA issued a warning letter to Kumato Labs, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including CHO WA Tea, COMOXIN IBS Formula and NEMURI Sleep Formula to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 17, 2016
Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drugs
On May 6, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Economax, LLC because the company's sexual enhancement supplement, Super Power Khan was found to contain sildenafil and hydroxyhomosildenafil.
Recalls & Warnings
September 16, 2015
Herbal Extracts Recalled
On September 15, 2015, Iowa Select Herbs, LLC issued a recall of numerous herbal exacts following a permanent injunction which required the company to stop selling supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
July 03, 2018
Seller of Chinese "Cancer" Supplements Warned
On June 26, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to the American Chinese Medicine Association (ACMA), following a a review of the company's website, which found statements made about its products, including ACMA Brain Tumor Treatment, ACMA Breast Cancer Treatment, ACMA Colon Cancer ...
