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6/20/2017

Beware of Bodybuilding Supplements, FDA Warns

On June 20, 2017, the FDA warned consumers to beware of bodybuilding products because a number of these products have been found to contain steroids or steroid-like substances. Such products could cause serious and even life-threatening health risks, including: 

5/20/2017

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.

7/10/2017

Bodybuilding Supplements Containing Steroid-Like Substances Recalled

On June 29, 2017, Hardcore Formulations recalled all lots and expiration dates of their products Ultra-Sten and D-Zine, bodybuilding supplements found to contain methylstenbolone and dymethazine, which are derivatives of anabolic steroids.

7/12/2017

More Bodybuilding Supplements Recalled

On July 11, 2017, Andropharm recalled two bodybuilding supplements, Sten Z and M1 Alpha, because these products contain derivatives of anabolic steroids.

5/08/2017

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.

11/22/2017

FDA Warns Distributor of "Testosterone Wellness for Men"

On November 8, 2017, the FDA sent a warning letter to Vita-Pure, Inc.

6/22/2023

FDA Warns Warrior Labz for Selling Products with Steroid-Like Substances and Prescription Drugs

On June 12, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Warrior Labz SARMS following inspection of the company’s website and social media, which found that the company sold the following products labeled as containing steroid-like substances known as selective androgen receptor modulators ...

7/01/2022

Male Enhancement Supplements Sold on Amazon Recalled

On January 27, 2022, Loud Muscle Science LLC issued a voluntary recall of various lots of Launch Sequence supplements because they were found to contain the prescription drug Tadalfil.

4/05/2016

Muscle Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On April 5, 2016, Invisiblu International LLC issued a recall of one lot of the muscle enhancement supplement Continuum Labs LGD-Xtreme because it contains LGD-4033 Ligandrol. The risks of this ingredient are not known.

9/26/2015

Seller of Muscle Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On August 14, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Chaotic Labz, Inc.

11/14/2014

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Use Muscle Enhancement Supplement

On November 13, 2014, the FDA advised consumers not to buy or use the muscle enhancement supplement Mayhem (Chaotic-Labz) because it was found to contain the undeclared drugs cyproheptadine and dexamethasone. These drugs can cause serious side effects and can interact with other medications.

1/07/2017

Seller of Protein and Workout Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Label Errors

On December 22, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Rock Solid Nutrition, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including  Whey Isolate (Cinnabun flavor), Pre-Pump (Massive Mango flavor)  and Strength Test to be adulterated because ...

2/15/2013

Energy Drink Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination

On December 21, 2012, NBTY issued a voluntary recall of the energy supplement MET-Rx Extreme Thermo Rage Watermelon 8 fl. oz. (Manufactured by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc.) due to bacterial contamination.

7/26/2023

Gadget Island, Inc. Male Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drugs

On July 21, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Gadget Island, Inc.

11/17/2022

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Male Enhancement Supplement

On November 10, 2022, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use Sangter Natural Male Energy Supplement after FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of undeclared sildenafil.

1/11/2023

Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On January 9, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Distributor RFR, LLC after laboratory analysis of the company’s SANGTER Natural Male Energy Supplement found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil, a prescription medication.

1/19/2023

Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Adam’s Secret Found to Contain Prescription Medication

On January 10, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to HIS Enterprise Inc dba Adam’s Secret USA, LLC after laboratory analysis found Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 Platinum, Adam’s Secret Extra Strength Blue, Adam’s Secret Extra Strength Purple, Adam's Secret ...

9/29/2022

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Sold on Amazon and Walmart Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

On September 27, 2022, Proper Trade LLC/My Stellar Lifestyle recalled two lots of Wonder Pill after Amazon laboratory analysis found the product to contain undeclared tadalafil, a prescription medication.

5/04/2023

PrimeZEN Enhancement Supplement for Men Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On April 27, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to Tager Online, Inc. DBA Volt Candy; Volt Candy Wholesale Club after FDA laboratory analysis determined PrimeZEN Black 6000, a product promoted to improve sexual function for men, contains tadalafil and sildenafil.

11/11/2014

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, ...

8/25/2023

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Big Guys Male Energy Supplement

On August 22, 2023, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use BIG GUYS Male Energy Supplement after FDA laboratory analysis found it to contain undeclared sildenafil.

9/06/2023

WEFUN Capsules Recalled Due to Undeclared Sildenafil

On August 25, 2023, WEFUN Inc. issued a recall of 300 boxes of WEFUN Capsules after FDA analysis found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil, a prescription medication.

10/13/2018

Pharmaceutical Drugs Found In Dietary Supplements Pose Danger to Consumers

Almost 800 dietary supplements sold between 2007 and 2016 contained unapproved pharmaceutical ingredients, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

2/13/2023

FDA Finds Prescription Drug in “100% Natural” Weight Loss Supplement

On February 8, 2023, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use Alfia 100% Natural Weight Loss Capsules after FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of sibutramine.

4/05/2022

Sexual Enhancement Capsules for Men Recalled

On April 1, 2022, F&S Medical Supply, dba Pink Toyz, recalled one lot of Pink Pussycat 3000 mg capsules to the consumer level because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil.

7/15/2022

Honey-Based Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On July 13, 2022, Shopaax.com issued a recall of all lots of its honey-based sexual enhancement product, Kingdom Honey Royal Honey VIP, after FDA analysis found the presence of undeclared sildenafil.

7/26/2022

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Sold on Amazon Recalled

On July 21, 2022, Ultra Supplements LLC issued a recall of one lot of Sustango capsules after Amazon laboratory analysis found the presence of the prescription drug Tadalafil. The company has received no reports of adverse effects related to this recall to date.

8/03/2022

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled Due to Sildenafil

On August 1, 2022, DISTRIBUTOR RFR, LLC recalled one lot of SANGTER Energy Supplement 3000 mg to the consumer level after FDA analysis found the product to contain undeclared sildenafil, a prescription medication.

7/13/2022

FDA Warns Sellers of Tainted Honey-Based Sexual Enhancement Products

On July 12, 2022, the FDA issued warning letters to four companies selling honey-based products promoted for sexual enhancement after tests conducted by the FDA found the products to contain the prescription drugs Tadalafil and Sildenafil.

8/01/2013

Fat Loss and Muscle Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain DMAA

On June 17, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Formulife, Inc., dba Purus Labs, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the dietary supplements Fat Smack XR Thermolipolytic, Muscle Marinade Fresh Fruit and Muscle Marinade Cherry Limeade to contain DMAA.

2/10/2022

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Sold on Amazon Recalled

On February 8, 2022, specific lots of three male sexual enhancement supplements, Red Mammoth capsules, MAC DADDY RED capsules, MAC DADDY PURPLE capsules, and The Red Pill capsules, were recalled because Amazon laboratory analyses found them to contain undeclared ...

4/17/2021

NS NY Distributor Inc Male Enhancement Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

On April 8, 2021, NS NY Distributor Inc issued a recall of all lots of Premium Orgazen 7000 and Ginseng Power 5000 male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

4/10/2021

Three More Male Enhancement Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

Between March 30 and April 5, 2021, three companies issued recalls of their male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

4/02/2021

Three Male Enhancement Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

Between March 24 and 26, 2021, three companies issued recalls of their male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil and tadalafil.

2/17/2021

Adam’s Secret Male Enhancement Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

On February 15, 2021, adamssecret.co issued a recall of all lots of Adam's Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam's Secret Extra Strength 3000 male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

9/28/2022

FDA Warns Muscle Sports for Joint Health, Immune & Workout Supplement, Vitamin C, Elderberry, and Other Claims

On September 23, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Muscle Sports Products, LLC following inspection of the company’s websites which found statements about company products, including Join Revolution Capsules, IMMUNITY + Powder, Rhino Rampage PUMPED Capsules, Attack Pre-Workout ...

12/19/2020

FDA Finds Unapproved Drugs in Many Weight Loss and Sexual Enhancement Products Sold Online

On December 18, 2020, the FDA warned consumers that certain products promoted for weight loss, body building, sexual enhancement, pain relief, sleep, and other uses because may contain harmful ingredients.

5/11/2022

FDA Warns 10 Companies for Selling Workout Supplements With Dangerous Ingredients

On May 4, 2022, the FDA issued warning letters to 10 companies for selling products promoted for muscle building, fat burning and other uses that contain potentially dangerous ingredients not permitted in dietary supplements, including hordenine, higenamine, 5-alpha-hydroxy-laxogenin, and CBD.

9/26/2020

Cognitive Enhancement Supplements Can Contain Unapproved Drugs

Recent testing detected five unapproved drugs in 10 over-the-counter cognitive enhancement and workout supplements sold in the US.

4/27/2022

Prescription Drugs Found in Arthritis, Muscle Pain, and Osteoporosis Supplements

On April 20th, 2022, the FDA warned consumers not to use the following ”Artri“ or ”Ortiga” products promoted to treat arthritis, muscle pain, osteoporosis and bone cancer because they have been found to contain undeclared drugs that can have serious adverse ...

7/14/2022

FDA Warns Company Selling Supplements with Dangerous Steroid-like Substances

On July 6, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Elite Supplement Center LLC and Elite Supplement Training Facility LLC for selling the following products labeled as containing steroid-like substances known as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), which are not permitted in dietary ...

5/29/2018

FDA Warns Seller of "Aromatase Inhibitor" Supplement

On May 18, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Performance Nutrition Formulators LLC d.b.a. VMI Sports because its product Arimistane contains Androsta-3,5-Diene-7,17-Dione, an ingredient that the FDA considers to be a new drug and not a dietary supplement ingredient.

9/03/2020

Red-E Male Enhancement Capsule Recalled

On September 1, 2020, The Protein Shoppe, LLC issued a recall of Red-E male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil.

11/16/2019

Silver Bullet Supplement for Men Recalled

On November 13, 2019, Nature's Rx issued a recall of one lot of Silver Bullet male enhancement capsules because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil.

10/26/2019

Green Lumber Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On October 22, 2019, GL Holdings issued a recall of Green Lumber, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain tadalafil.

4/24/2023

Terry Naturally and EuroMedica B Vitamins Recalled Due to Allergen Risk

On April 21, 2023, EuroPharma, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of 4 lots of its Terry Naturally BioActive Vitamin B 60 count and 3 lots of its EuroMedica Active B Complex 60 count products due to undeclared milk. No illnesses have been reported to date.

11/28/2022

Seller of Joint Health, Collagen Protein and More Warned for Drug Claims

On November 14, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Truth Company, LLC (parent company of Kinobody, LLC and UMZU, LLC) following inspection of the company’s websites which found statements about its Betaine, Immune, Redwood, Sensolin, Thyrite, zuRelief, Kino Aminos, Kino Collagen ...

11/12/2019

Libido Supplement for Men and Women Recalled

Update: (2/25/20) This recall has been expanded to include lots of an additional Med Man product, Bow and Arrow libido enhancer for men, highlighted below.

5/16/2020

CBD Oil Recalled, Risk of High Lead Exposure

On May 15, 2020, Summitt Labs issued a recall of one batch of KORE ORGANIC Watermelon CBD Oil Tincture due to contamination with lead. A random sample of this product tested by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found it to contain lead levels at 4.7 ppm.

12/21/2019

Men's Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On December 17, 2019, Motto International Corp all lots of Bull Platinum 30000, Stallion Platinum 30000, Rhino 7 Platinum 30000, and Panther Platinum 30000, to the consumer leve because FDA analysis has found they contain tadalafil.

7/20/2021

Alpha Male Plus Recalled

On July 16, 2021, Alpha Male Plus issued a recall of Alpha Male Plus Male Enhancer fruit chews because FDA analysis found them to be contaminated with tadalafil.

6/22/2021

Living Free Vitamins, Joint, Nerve and Other Supplements Recalled

On June 21, 2021, Bea Lydecker's Naturals, Inc. issued a recall of six Living Free brand supplements because the labels do not declare soy lecithin.

3/06/2019

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Certain Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On January 28, 2019, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

1/22/2019

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use "The Silver Bullet"

On January 10, 2019, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement The Silver Bullet because it contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.

1/13/2019

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On January 8, 2019, Happy Together, Inc. issued a recall of the sexual enhancement supplement Rhino 5k because FDA analysis found it to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.

12/11/2018

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On December 10, 2018, the FDA warned consumers that the sexual enhancement supplement On Demand contains undeclared sildenafil.

12/01/2018

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Contain Prescription Drugs

The FDA recently warned consumers that the following sexual enhancement supplements were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil. Use the links below to read the complete warning letter for each:

• Willy Go Wild

9/03/2019

Federal Court Shuts Down Two Supplement Companies Selling Weight, Joint Health and Other Supplements

On September 3, 2019, a U.S. District Court entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Basic Reset and Biogenyx, two Tennessee-based companies that sell dietary supplements and other product promoted for health benefits.

6/02/2022

Walmart Inc. Recalls Joint Supplements With Omega-3, Glucosamine & Curcumin

On May 28, 2022, Walmart Inc. issued a voluntary recall of all lots of Artri Ajo King Joint Supplements after FDA laboratory analysis found the presence of undeclared diclofenac.

12/15/2022

Beware of Supplements, Homeopathic Products Promoted to Treat Flu, Says FDA

On December 13, 2022, the FDA warned consumers to beware of supplements and homeopathic products, as well as nasal sprays, sanitizers and other products that promise to prevent or treat the flu.

4/12/2019

Sexual Enhancement Supplement for Men Recalled

On April 9, 2019, SD Import, LLC issued a recall of Aphrodisiac, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil.

4/08/2019

Herbal "Coffee" for Sexual Enhancement Recalled

On March 22, 2019, Brian Richardson DBA "In Tha Pink" issued a recall of  ground Kopi Jantan Tradisional [sic] Natural Herbs Coffee, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil and tadalafil.

5/07/2019

"The Beast" Supplement for Men Recalled

On May 7, 2019, STIFF BOY LLC issued a recall of The Beast, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil.

3/23/2019

BLUEFUSION Capsules for Sexual Enhancement Recalled

On March 21, 2019, Ata Int. Inc. issued a recall of its BLUEFUSION capsules, which are promoted for sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found them to contain sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil, dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil, scutellarin and daidzein.

5/15/2019

Titanium 4000 Capsules for Men Recalled

On May 7, 2019, D.B.P. Distribution issued a recall of Titanium 4000, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil and tadalafil.

9/21/2019

Liquid Vitamin C for Men Recalled

On September 16, 2019, Fitoterapia USA Inc. issued a recall of Macho Artificial Passion Fruit Flavored Vitamin C Liquid Supplement, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain tadalafil.

3/26/2019

LEOPARD Miracle Honey Recalled

On March 22, 2019, USA LESS issued a recall of all lots of LEOPARD Miracle Honey, a supplement promoted for male sexual enhancement, because FDA analysis found it to contain sildenafil.

8/11/2022

Problems With Supplements on Amazon

More than 50% of 30 top-listed immune support supplements purchased on Amazon.com in May of last year were found to list ingredients that could not be found in them with testing, according to a recent report (Crawford, JAMA Network Open, 2022).

11/26/2019

Cognitive Enhancement Supplements Contain Unapproved Drug

Several supplements sold in the U.S. and promoted for cognitive enhancement contain significant amounts of the drug piracetam -- a drug that is not approved for use in the U.S. -- according to a study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine. 

3/17/2020

"Active Male" Supplement Recalled

On March 16, 2020, Natural Remedy Store recalled all lots of Active Male, 500mg, to the consumer level because FDA analysis has found the product contains tadalafil.

5/19/2020

FTC Sends Refund Checks to Consumers of Unproven Weight Loss and Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On May 19, 2020, the FTC announced it is mailing 143,636 checks totaling more than $8,500,000 to consumers who purchased deceptively marketed supplements.

6/05/2020

Seller of CBD, Sleep Aids, and Cold & Flu Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On April 28, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to The Dragontree Apothecary LLC, which found the company's Sleep Support, Anxiety Relief, Cold & Flu Relief, and Inflammation Relief to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that ...

4/17/2018

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On April 16, 2018, Epic Products, LLC, recalled its sexual enhancement supplement Euphoric because it was found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.

4/14/2018

Men's Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On April 12, 2018, AMA Wholesale Inc. recalled its sexual enhancement supplement Rhino 69 Extreme 50000 because it was found to contain undeclared tadalafil.

12/19/2017

Blue Pearl All Natural Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On December 13, 2017, Marmex Corp. recalled all lots of its sexual enhancement supplements Blue Pearl All Natural Male Enhancement Supplement, 500mg because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

9/23/2017

Enhancement Supplement "Vegetable Vigra" Recalled

On September 20, 2017, Gadget Island, Inc. Dba Gear Isle recalled VEGETABLE VIGRA [sic] after FDA testing found undeclared presence of sildenafil. 

3/05/2020

Protein Powder Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

On March 3, 2020, New Capstone, Inc. issued a recall of ReStructure Vanilla Protein Powder because it may contain undeclared milk.

1/25/2021

Clover Leaf Sardines Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism

On January 22, 2021, Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp.

5/29/2021

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:

11/20/2020

FTC Files Complaint Against Two Supplement Companies for Deceptive Marketing

On November 20, 2020, the FTC approved a Part 3 administrative complaint against Health Research Laboratories, LLC, its owner Kramer Duhon, and Whole Body Supplements, LLC for making unverified claims that their products can prevent or treat diseases.

10/22/2014

Supplements Recalled Years Ago Remain on the Market, Still Contain Hidden Drugs

On October 21, 2014, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) revealed that almost 10% of the supplements that have been recalled over the past few years are still on the market - and many still contain the hidden drugs which prompted their initial recall.

5/19/2018

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs Recalled

On May 17, 2018, Shoreside Enterprises, Inc., recalled certain lots of its sexual enhancement supplements 7K and Poseidon 4500 (Extreme 1000 mg) because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

9/04/2018

Federal Court Shuts Down Maker of Sexual Enhancement Products

On August 30, 2018, the FDA announced that U.S.

12/01/2017

Nutra Labs Recalls Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs

On November 30, 2017, Nutra Labs Inc. recalled certain lots of its sexual enhancement supplements Bull 1800 mg Capsules and Chao Jimengnan 150 mg Tablets because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

6/20/2019

Weight Loss, Muscle & Energy Supplements Linked to Adverse Events in Children and Young Adults

Consumption of dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy are associated with an increased risk for severe medical events in children and young adults compared to the consumption of vitamins, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the Adolescent ...

6/25/2020

"Anti-Viral" Supplement Recalled for Unsupported Coronavirus Claims

On June 23, 2020, Golden Nutrition Inc. issued a recall of four lots of Anti-Viral Immune Enhancement Capsules because the label makes unsupported health claims to "help fight corona virus and influenza.

4/09/2018

Muscle and Recovery Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

On April 6, 2018, AdvoCare International issued a recall of two lots of Muscle Strength and four lots of Nighttime Recovery dietary supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.

6/16/2020

FDA Warns Four Companies for Unsafe "Homeopathic" Injectables

On June 16, 2020, the FDA issued warning letters to four manufacturers of unapproved injectable drugs labeled as homeopathic.

6/02/2020

FTC Sends Refund Checks for "ReJuvination" Supplement

On June 1, 2020, the FTC announced it is mailing 1,310 checks totaling nearly $149,000 to consumers who purchased ReJuvination, a product deceptively marketed as a cure-all for various age-related conditions, including cell damage, heart attack damage, brain damage, and deafness.

5/30/2020

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.

6/23/2020

FTC Sends Refund Checks to Consumers of Deceptive "Free Trial" Scheme

On June 22, 2020, the FTC announced it is mailing 187,425 checks totaling more than $8.

2/17/2015

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.

4/19/2017

Sexual Enhancement Supplements for Men and Women Recalled

On April 18, 2017, Organic Herbal Supply, Inc. issued a recall of all lots of the following sexual enhancement supplements for men because they were found to contain the undeclared drug tadalafil:

2/21/2017

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On February 16, 2017, Organic Herbal Supply, Inc. issued a recall of its sexual enhancement supplement XtraHRD Natural Male Enhancement because it was found to contain tadalafil.

6/23/2020

BioPure Healing Products Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On June 17, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to BHP Holdings Inc.

4/17/2020

Seller of Vitamin D, MSM, Selenium & More Warned for Drug Claims

On March 31, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to KetoKerri LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about some of the company's products, including Dr.

7/18/2017

Hidden Drugs Found in Sexual Enhancement Products

On July 17, 2017, the FDA posted public notifications after finding multiple sexual enhancement products contained hidden drug ingredients.

12/23/2016

Twelve Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On December 22, 2016, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following twelve sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments. 

5/26/2017

Herbal "Sexual Enhancement Coffee" Recalled, One Death Reported

On May 25, 2017, Caverflo.com issued a recall of Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee, an "herbal" instant coffee promoted for sexual enhancement, because it was found to contain the drugs sildenafil and tadalafil. 

12/29/2016

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Prescription Drug

On December 22, 2016, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Power Male Sexual Stimulant because it was found to contain sildenafil. This supplement was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

11/11/2016

Male Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug

On November 9, 2016, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Ready Man! because it was found to contain sildenafil and phenolphthalein.

8/03/2017

AMPT "Sexual Enhancement" Coffee Recalled

On August 1, 2017, AMPT Life, LLC, recalled all lots of AMPT Coffee after FDA testing found sildenafil and tadalafil. 

8/01/2017

"Man of Steel" Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On July 27, 2017, Man of Steel recalled its Man of Steel 1 and Man of Steel 2 sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil. 

2/04/2017

FDA Warns Four Sexual Enhancement Supplements Contain Prescription Drug

The FDA recently warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

3/21/2017

Twenty-one Sexual Enhancement Products Recalled

On March 7, 2017, A&H Focal Inc. issued a recall of the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain drugs such as sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil:

3/04/2017

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Drugs

On March 3, 2017, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain undeclared drugs:

11/01/2016

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Twelve Energy and Sexual Enhancement Supplements

The FDA recently warned consumers not to buy or use the following "energy" and sexual enhancement supplements, which are sold on various websites and in some retail stores, because they were found to contain undeclared drugs: 

12/03/2016

Male Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On November 29, 2016, MS Bionic, Inc. issued a recall of all lots of Megajex Natural Male Sex Enhancer capsules because they were found to contain tadalafil and sildenafil.

2/19/2019

Alaskan Smoked Silver Salmon in Jars and Cans Recalled Due to Risk of Botulism

On February 15, 2019, Smoked Alaska Seafoods, Inc. recalled all jars and cans of Smoked Silver Salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

9/25/2018

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.

9/25/2018

FDA Warns Seller of Digestive Enzyme Supplements

On March 6, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Uckele Health & Nutrition, Inc.

11/14/2012

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.

10/14/2015

No Vinpocetine in Some Vinpocetine Supplements; Picamilon Labels Not Accurate

A recently published study of 23 supplements listing vinpocetine as an ingredient found six did not contain any vinpocetine. Among those that did contain vinpocetine, most did not list amounts on the label, but amounts found in suggested daily servings varied by almost 100-fold, from 0.

4/12/2013

FDA Warns Consumers About The Dangers Of DMAA

On April 11, 2013, the FDA warned consumers about the dangers of dietary supplements containing the ingredient 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA).

7/22/2017

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Prescription Drugs Recalled

On July 21, 2017, Ultra Shop Supplement recalled Super Panther 7K capsules after FDA testing found them to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. 

7/18/2017

Herbal "Sexual Enhancement Coffee" Recalled

On July 13, 2017, Bestherbs Coffee LLC recalled their product New Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee after FDA testing found desmethyl cabodenafil.

9/21/2017

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Prescription Drugs Recalled

On September 20, 2017, Gadget Island, Inc. Dba Gear Isle recalled the following supplements because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil:

• Rhino 7 Platinum 5000 capsules, Lot# R7-D5K1011H

6/22/2017

FDA Finds Hidden Drug Ingredients in Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On June 22, 2017, the FDA warned consumers that the following sexual enhancement supplements were found to contain undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil and/or dapoxetine. Use the links below to read the complete warning letter for each:

• Triple Premium Zen Gold 1300 mg

10/29/2016

Steroid "Alternatives" Not Permitted In Dietary Supplements, FDA Warns

On September 27, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to Proprietary Wellness, L.L.C.

7/06/2018

Prescript-Assist Probiotic Recall Expanded

On July 6, 2018, LL's Magnetic Clay, Inc., expanded its original recall of Prescript-Assist, a "broad spectrum probiotic and prebiotic" supplement, because it may contain undeclared almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts.

6/29/2018

Prescript-Assist Probiotic Recalled

On June 29, 2018, LL's Magnetic Clay, Inc., issued a recall of certain lots of Prescript-Assist, a "broad spectrum probiotic and prebiotic" supplement, because they may contain undeclared almonds, crustaceans, dairy, casein, eggs, and peanuts. 

1/17/2018

Joint and Pain Relief Product Contains Undeclared Drug

On January 17, 2018 Health Canada warned consumers that Linsen Double Caulis Plus, a supplement for joint pain, was found to contain the undeclared drug dexamethasone.

1/29/2018

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 ...

10/12/2018

Organic Plant Protein Shake Recalled

On October 11, 2018, Forager Project issued a recall of certain Nuts and Vanilla — Organic Plant Protein Shakes because the products contain almond flour which is not declared on the label.

6/23/2017

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 ...

4/06/2018

Workout Supplements Recalled Due To Allergen Risk

On April 5, 2018, Independent Nutrition Inc, dba Back to Health of Eugene., issued a recall of certain lots of Ignite High Endurance Pre-Workout Supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.

1/24/2015

FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use Sexual Enhancement Supplement

On January 21, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Happy Passengers, because it was found to contain undeclared sildenafil. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which is prescribed for erectile dysfunction.

1/04/2015

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On December 30, 2014, Vivo Brand Management (Canada) issued a recall of one lot of the sexual enhancement supplement Forta for Men, because it was found to contain undeclared homosildenafil.

12/26/2014

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Hidden Drugs

On December 23, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared drug.

8/20/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug

On August 11, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Arize because it was found to contain sulfoaildenafil. Sulfoaildenafil is structurally similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which is prescribed for erectile dysfunction.

8/16/2014

FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use Herbal Sexual Enhancement Supplement

On August 11, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Herbal Vigor Quick Fix because it was found to contain tadalafil. Tadalafil is the active ingredient in the prescription drug Cialis, which is prescribed for erectile dysfunction.

7/23/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Hidden Drug

On July 22, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use sexual enhancement supplement O.M.G. because it was found to contain sildenafil.

6/06/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Drug

On June 5, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use sexual enhancement supplement Zhen Gong Fu because it was found to contain sildenafil.

5/29/2014

Recall of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Expanded

On May 28, 2014, Eugene Oregon, Inc. expanded its previous recall of certain lots of sexual enhancement supplements African Black Ant, Black Ant, and Mojo Risen. All lots of these supplements are now recalled.

5/16/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug

On May 16, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use sexual enhancement supplement MV5 Days because it was found to contain sildenafil.

5/07/2014

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On May 5, 2014 , Eugene Oregon, Inc. issued a precautionary, voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplements African Black Ant, Black Ant and Mojo Risen.

4/18/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug

On April 16, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement S.W.A.G because it was found to contain sildenafil.

3/31/2014

Seven Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Drugs

On March 27, 2014, Nova Products, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplements African Black Ant, Black Ant, XZen Gold, ZXen Platinum, XZen 1200, XZone Gold and XZone 1200.

1/14/2014

Seven Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs Recalled

On January 9, 2014, Midwest Wholesale issued a voluntary recall of seven sexual enhancement supplements: Boost Ultra, XZone Gold, Sexy Monkey, Triple MiracleZen Platinum, Magic for Men, "New" Extenze, and New XZen Platinum.

12/20/2013

Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drugs

On December 19, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil or drugs chemically similar to sildenafil:

3/07/2014

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drug

On March 7, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Weekend Warrior because it was found to contain undeclared thiosildenafil.

6/18/2014

Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Drug

On June 17, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplements listed below because they were found to contain sildenafil.

7/22/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs Recalled

On July 18, 2013, Volcano Company issued a voluntary recall all lots of Volcano Male Enhancement Liquid and Volcano Male Enhancement Capsules because they were found to contain undeclared desmethyl carbodenafil, dimethylsildenafil, and dapoxetine.

3/06/2015

Nine Male Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Drugs

On March 2 and March 3, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following nine male sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil or vardenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

3/02/2015

Four More Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain Hidden Drug

On March 2, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

3/02/2015

Hidden Drug Found in Six Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On February 27 and February 28, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following six sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

9/03/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drug Recalled

On August 27, 2013, Hardmenstore.com issued a voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplements 72HP, Evil Root and Pro Power Max because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

10/01/2013

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drug Recalled

On September 24, 2013, Haute Health, LLC issued a voluntary recall of all lots of sexual enhancement supplements Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta, because they were found to contain sildenafil.

9/27/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Undeclared Drug Recalled

On September 24, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use sexual enhancement supplement Wood-E because it was found to contain sildenafil. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra, is typically prescribed for erectile dysfunction.

11/08/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found To Contain Prescription Drugs

On November 8, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use sexual enhancement supplement Vitalikor Fast Acting because it was found to contain sildenafil and vardenafil.

1/30/2014

Five Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drugs

On January 28, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the five sexual enhancement supplements listed below because they were found to contain sildenafil and/or tadalafil.

11/20/2013

Another Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled Due To Undeclared Drugs

On November 18, 2013, Fossil Fuel Products, LLC issued a voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplement RezzRX because it was found to contain the undeclared drugs hydroxylthiohomosildenafil and aminotadalafil.

11/20/2013

Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain Undeclared Drugs

On November 19, 2013, Tendex issued a voluntary recall of one lot each of sexual enhancement supplements P-Boost and NatuRECT because they were found to contain tadalafil.

6/04/2014

Six Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Hidden Drugs

On June 2, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the six sexual enhancement supplements listed below because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, or other drugs which are chemically similar.

3/11/2015

Three Male Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Drug

On March 3, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following three sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil (each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments):

11/21/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found To Contain Multiple Drugs

On November 21, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use sexual enhancement supplement Alpha Male because it was found to contain multiple undeclared drugs, including aminotadalafil, sulfosildenafil, sulfoaildenafil, hydroxythiohomosildenafil, dimethylsildenafil, and sildenafil.

11/20/2013

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On November 16, 2013, Jobbers Wholesale issued a voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplements Rhino 5 Plus, Maxtremezen, and Extenzone because they were found to contain the undeclared drugs desmethylcarbondenafil and dapoxetine.

10/30/2013

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drugs

On September 24, 2013, the FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use sexual enhancement supplements Xzen 1200, Xzen Gold and Xzen Xpress because they have been found to contain undeclared prescription drugs.

8/23/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Undeclared Drugs Recalled

On August 12, 2013, Jack Rabbit Inc. issued a voluntary recall of one lot of sexual enhancement supplement Jack Rabbit because it was found to contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil.

7/15/2013

Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On July 5, 2013, Hardmenstore.com issued a voluntary recall of 430 lots of sexual enhancement supplements Silver Sword and Clalis because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

6/28/2013

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found Contain Undeclared Drugs

On June 27, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use MVP Mega, Exten 1300 and MaxTreme Zen, dietary supplements for sexual enhancement which were found to contain undeclared tadalafil or a combination of tadalafil and sildenafil.

8/15/2015

FDA Warns Seller of Tainted Enhancement Supplements

On July 31, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to R Thomas Marketing following a review of the company's website, which found it sold the male enhancement supplements Black Ant, Herb Viagra, Real Skill and Stree Overlord . These supplements contain the undeclared sildenafil.

5/02/2015

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Contain Prescription Drug

On April 30, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplements listed below because they were found to contain sildenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments:

7/01/2015

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.

4/22/2015

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Male Enhancement Supplement

On April 21, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Extreme Diamond 3000 because it was found to contain desmethyl carbodenafil and dapoxetine.

11/28/2015

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Use "Sex Drive Capsules"

On November 19, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Sex Drive Capsules because they were found to contain sildenafil.

10/24/2015

Drug Found in Male Enhancement Supplement

On October 23, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement S.W.A.G.G.E.R Extreme because it was found to contain sildenafil.

6/27/2013

Another Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found Contain Undeclared Drug

On June 27, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use Silver sword, a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement which was found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

5/07/2013

FDA Warns Consumers Of Three More Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs

On May 7, 2013, the FDA issued a warning to consumers, urging them not to purchase or use three sexual enhancement products which were found to contain undeclared drugs.

6/19/2013

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found To Contain Undeclared Drug

On June 17, 2013, the FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use sexual enhancement supplement Royal Dragon Herbal Tonic Balls because it was found to contain undeclared vardenafil.

6/13/2013

FDA Warns Consumers of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Prescription Drugs

On June 10, 2013, the FDA warned consumers that a number of sexual enhancement supplements have been found to contain undeclared drugs such as sildenafil and tadalafil.

3/06/2015

Four Male Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Drug

On March 5, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following four sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

12/01/2015

Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On November 19, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements, which were identified during an examination of international mail shipments, because they were found to contain undeclared sildenafil (click on the name of each supplement to read the ...

1/22/2016

Male Enhancement Gum and Pills Contain Hidden Drug

On January 21, 2016, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements, because they were found to contain undeclared vardenafil (click on the name of each supplement to read the FDA's complete warning): 

1/12/2016

Twenty-four Male Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On January 9, 2016, R Thomas Marketing LLC. in conjuction with Just Enhance LLC, issued a recall of the following sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain sildenafil:

10/24/2015

Eight Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drugs

On October 23, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following three sexual enhancement supplements because they were found to contain an undeclared sildenafil or similar drugs (some were identified during an examination of international mail shipments): 

12/19/2015

"Tiger X" and "X Again Platinum" Contain Hidden Drugs

On December 17 and 18, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements, which were found to contain undeclared drugs:

5/08/2013

Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Drug Risk

On May 7, 2013, BeaMonstar Products issued a voluntary recall of sexual enhancement supplements SexVoltz and Velextra because they were found to contain an undeclared drug.

4/25/2013

FDA Warns Consumers of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Drugs

On April 25, 2012, the FDA issued a warning to consumers, urging them not to purchase or use two sexual enhancement products which were found to contain undeclared drugs.

3/21/2013

FDA Warns Consumers: Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain Drugs

On March 21, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use three sexual enhancement dietary supplements, Rock-It Man, Libido Sexual Enhancer, and Stiff Days, because they were found to contain sildenafil or sildenafil analogues.

5/17/2016

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.

5/15/2016

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On May 10, 2016, SOS Telecom, Inc. issued a recall of the following sexual enhancement supplements, which were found to contain undeclared sildenafil:

12/12/2015

Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled

On December 11, 2015, Reesna Inc. issued a recall of its sexual enhancement supplements Fuel Up Plus and Fuel Up High Octane which were distributed in August 2015 and were found to contain undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil.

4/17/2015

Herbal Laxative and "Detox" Kit Containing High Levels of Lead and/or Arsenic Recalled in Canada

On April 15, 2015, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. FDA) announced that St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.

9/16/2015

Weight And Enhancement Supplement Recall Expanded

On September 11, 2015, One Minute Miracle Inc. issued a recall of all lots the following supplements which were found to contain undeclared drugs:

4/08/2015

Does Your Weight Loss or Sports Supplement Contain Synthetic Amphetamine?

A study published on April 7, 2015, reported that among 21 weight loss, sports and cognitive enhancement supplements labeled as containing the plant extract Acacia rigidula, more than half were found to contain a synthetic, amphetamine-like compound called beta- methylphenylethylamine ...

10/09/2014

New Synthetic Stimulant Found in Supplements

A synthetic stimulant never before studied in humans, 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA), was found in a dozen supplements sold by U.S. distributors in dosages from 13 to 20 mg per serving (Cohen, Drug Test Analys 2014).

4/10/2013

Recall: Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Undeclared Drug

On April 1, 2013, Consumer Concepts, Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of ROCK-It MAN Male Enhancement Capsules, a dietary supplement promoted for sexual enhancement which was found to contain undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil, an analogue of the prescription drug sildenafil.

12/19/2013

Seller of Sexual Enhancement Supplement and Tea Drink Warned for Drug Ingredients and Drug Claims

On December 5, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Green Planet, Inc. following a facility inspection which found the company's sexual enhancement supplement Night Bullet to contain the drugs sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil, thioaildenafil and aminotadalafil.

2/13/2016

FDA Warns Nine Sexual Enhancement Supplements Contain Undeclared Drugs

The FDA recently warned consumers not to buy or use the following sexual enhancement supplements, which are sold on various websites and in some retail stores, because they were found to contain undeclared drugs: 

3/04/2016

FDA Warns Consumers Not To Use Sexual Enhancement Supplement

On March 3, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Sextra because it was found to contain sildenafil. 

2/27/2016

Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug

The FDA recently warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Neophase Natural Sex Enhancer because it was found to contain hydroxyacetildenafil. 

11/07/2015

Power Khan Herbal Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Drug

On November 5, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Power Khan because it was found to contain sildenafil.

10/14/2015

Recall of Male Enhancement Supplement Expanded

On October 9, 2015, TF Supplements expanded its previous recall of two lots of RHINO 7 sexual enhancement supplements, which were found to contain the undeclared drugs desmethyl carbondenafil and dapoxetine, to include all lots.

9/26/2015

Male Enhancement Supplement Containing Antidepressant Recalled

On September 25, 2015, TF Supplements issued a recall of two lots of the sexual enhancement supplement RHINO 7, which were found to contain the undeclared drugs desmethyl carbondenafil and dapoxetine.

5/03/2013

Recall: Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Undeclared Drugs

On May 1, 2013, American Lifestyle issued a voluntary recall of all lots of sexual enhancement supplements Vicerex and Black Ant because they were found to contain undeclared prescription drugs.

1/02/2016

Fourteen Enhancement Supplements Found to Contain Undeclared Drugs

On December 28, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following fourteen sexual enhancement supplements, which are sold on various websites and in some retail stores, because they were found to contain undeclared drugs :

2/27/2018

Testosterone, Thyroid, Other Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Milk

On February 23, 2018, Progressive Laboratories, Inc., issued a recall of the following four supplements because they may contain undeclared milk:

11/01/2017

FDA Warns Sellers of Bodybuilding Supplements Containing Steroid-Like Substances

On October 23, 2017, the FDA issued warning letters to three supplement distributors because several of their bodybuilding products contain selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs).

3/20/2016

Salute Capsules Contain Hidden Drugs

On March 17, 2016, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the sexual enhancement supplement Salute Capsules because it was found to contain sildenafil, thiosildenafil, and sulfoaildenafil.

4/04/2013

Three More Sexual Enhancement Supplements Found To Contain Undeclared Drugs

On April 3, 2013, the FDA warned consumers that the sexual enhancement supplements AFFIRM XL, Love Rider and Ninja Mojo were found to contain undeclared erectile dysfunction drugs. Consumers are urged to stop using these supplements immediately.

8/30/2015

Weight and Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On August 27, 2015, One Minute Miracle Inc. issued a recall of one lot each the following supplements which were found to contain undeclared drugs:

8/07/2015

Male Enhancement and Weight Loss Supplement Containing Drugs Recalled

On August 6, 2015 Blue Square Market Inc. issued a recall of the following supplements which were found to contain undeclared drugs:

3/13/2015

Three Weight Loss Supplements Found to Contain Drugs

The FDA recently warned consumers not to buy or use the following weight loss supplements because they were found to contain undeclared drugs. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.

5/15/2008

Feds Seek Millions from Seller of Enzyte Sexual Enhancement Supplement

According to an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer, on Wednesday, May 14, federal prosecutors told a U.S. District Court judge that the government could seek as much as $450 million in forfeitures from the sellers of Enzyte, a male sexual enhancement supplement.

1/28/2013

Recall: Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Found to Contain Prescription Drug

On January 24, 2013, D&S Herbals, LLC, dba Freedom Trading, announced a voluntary recall of one lot of the male sexual enhancement dietary supplement Super Power because it was found to contain undeclared sildenafil.

4/03/2012

"France T253" Enhancement Supplement Contains Hidden Drug

April 3, 2012: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “France T253,” a product for sexual enhancement. This product is promoted and sold on various Web sites, such as ebay.com.

10/17/2015

"Herbal Viagra" Taken by Lamar Odom Was a Known Problem

It was reported this week that former NBA star, Lamar Odom, entered a coma after taking as many as 10 pills of the "herbal Viagra" formula Reload, along with cocaine.

2/03/2016

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.

12/14/2010

FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Man Up Now Capsules

On December 14, 2010, the U.S. FDA warned consumers not to use Man Up Now capsules, marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, because they contain a variation of an active drug ingredient found in Viagra that can dangerously lower blood pressure.

11/06/2009

FDA Warns that "Stiff Nights" Enhancement Supplement Contains Undeclared Drug

On November 5, 2009 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers that Stiff Nights, a product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains an ingredient that can dangerously lower blood pressure and is illegal.

3/13/2013

Recall: Male Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Drugs

On March 12, 2013, Green Planet, Inc. issued a recall of one lot of the male sexual performance enhancer supplement Night Bullet because it was found to contain trace amounts of sulfohydroxyhomosildenafil and aminotadalafil, analogues of the prescription drug sildenafil.

5/10/2013

Seller Of Sexual Enhancement and Hormonal Balance Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations

On April 26, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Pristine Bay, L.L.C.

5/17/2012

FDA Warns of Drug Ingredients in Three Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On May 16, 2012, the U.S. FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use the following three sexual enhancement products: Boost - Ultra Sexual Enhancement Formula (sold on www.boostultra.biz), Firminite (sold on www.firminite.com), and VMaxx Rx (sold on www.vmaxxrx.com).

2/16/2012

Recall of Enhancement Supplement for Women -- Contains Drug

On Feb, 10, 2012, Regeneca, Inc. announced a voluntary nationwide recall of RegenArouse Natural Female Intimacy Enhancement. The product was distributed throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico to Internet consumers. The product is distributed as a pink capsule sold individually in foil packets.

9/13/2010

ExtenZe Enhancement Supplements Seized in Canada

On August 19, 2010, Health Canada (Canada's health ministry) seized the sexual enhancement supplements "Male Enhancement ExtenZe" and "Women ExtenZe" which were imported from the U.S. Although legal and widely sold in the U.S.

7/18/2017

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.

3/29/2013

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.

6/18/2016

Muscle Milk Protein Drinks Recalled

On June 17, 2016 HP Hood LLC issued a recall of the following Muscle Milk protein drinks because they have the potential for premature product spoilage:  

3/14/2014

Arthritis and Muscle Pain Supplement Recalled

On March 12, 2014, Pain Free By Nature issued a recall of Reumofan Plus tablets sold on the company's website, www.painfreebynature.com, because it was found to contain the active pharmaceutical ingredients methocarbamol and diclofenac.

8/28/2013

Maker of Sexual Enhancement Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On July 11, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Precise Nutrition International Inc.

12/17/2010

FDA Steps Up Efforts to Battle Tainted Supplements

On Dec. 15, 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took new steps aimed at keeping consumers safe from harmful products that are marketed as dietary supplements and that contain undeclared or deceptively labeled ingredients.

11/21/2010

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Vigor-25

On November 19, 2010, the U.S.

9/18/2012

Men’s Sexual Enhancement Supplement Containing Prescription Drug Recalled

On September 12, 2012, Body Basics Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of ACTRA-Sx 500 Dietary Supplement Capsules after independent laboratory testing confirmed the supplement contains the prescription drug sildenafil citrate.

3/08/2012

Rx Drugs Found in Weight Loss and Enhancement Supplements

On February 6, 2012, FDA issued a letter to Globe All Wellness, LLC warning that two of their products contain undeclared prescription drugs.

5/17/2013

Hoodia, Sexual Enhancement Supplements and More Found To Be Adulterated, Misbranded

On March 01, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Desert Rose Manufacturing, Inc.

2/19/2014

Seller of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations

On February 11, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Maximus Niterider International Group, Inc.

3/09/2016

Four Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled

On March 7, 2016,  Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the FDA) announced that Vivo Brand Management is recalling four sexual enhancement products sold in Canada which may contain the undeclared drug sildenafil. Some of these products also appear to be available for purchase in the U.S.

2/28/2015

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 ...

4/14/2015

Muscle Supplement Linked to Serious Liver Injury

On April 13, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to use the muscle growth supplement Tri-Methyl Xtreme (distributed by Extreme Products Group) because it has been linked to serious liver injury.

8/22/2012

FDA Warns of Life-Threatening Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms from Two Arthritis, Muscle Pain Supplements

On August 21, 2012, the FDA issued a warning to consumers about the dangers of taking Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium, two dietary supplements marketed for arthritis, osteoporosis and muscle pain.

11/29/2016

Seller of Mineral, Joint Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims

On July 1, 2016, the FDA issued a warning letter to BioGenyx-Basic Reset, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Ionyte, Aqualyte, Beta Factor, Bee Gold and Primo Java to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under ...

7/11/2017

FDA Warns Dr. Carolyn Dean of Drug Claims Made for Magnesium, Calcium & Other Mineral Supplements

On June 27, 2017, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Dr. Carolyn Dean of New Capstone, Inc.

5/06/2017

Herbal Teas Recalled Due To Botulism Risk

On May 1, 2017, U.S. Deer Antler Ex. & Imp. of Los Angeles, California, issued a recall of various herbal teas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

10/25/2016

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.

10/01/2016

Homeopathic Teething Tablets and Gels May Pose Danger, FDA Warns

On September 30, 2016, the FDA warned consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may be dangerous for infants and children. The agency has received adverse events reports, including seizures, associated with the use of these products.

8/02/2013

Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Multimineral Supplements Recalled Due To Anabolic Steroid Risk

On July 31, 2013, Purity First Health Products, Inc.

7/28/2013

B Vitamin Supplement Found To Contain Anabolic Steroids

On July 26, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use Healthy Life Chemistry by Purity First B-50, a vitamin B dietary supplement which was found to contain anabolic steroids, methasterone and dimethazine.

2/13/2014

Maker of Cholesterol and Workout Supplements Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims and Unapproved Ingredient

On January 31, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Exclusive Supplements Inc.

2/13/2014

FDA Warns Consumers Not To Buy or Use Arthritis Supplement

On February 13, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use arthritis supplement Arth-Q because it was found to contain ibuprofen.

1/16/2014

Joint Health Supplement Contains Dangerous Drugs, FDA Warns

On January 15, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use joint health supplement Pro ArthMax (by Human Science Foundation) because it was found to contain multiple drugs, including diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, nefopam, and chlorzoxazone.

12/24/2013

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.

4/24/2014

Arthritis Supplement Containing Multiple Drugs Recalled

On April 21, 2014, Nano Well-being Health Inc., issued a voluntary recall of two lots of arthritis supplement Super Arthgold, because it was found to contain the drugs chlorzoxazone, diclofenac and indomethacin.

7/09/2009

Recall of Whey Protein Products Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

On July 8, 2009, the U.S. FDA announced that Max Muscle Sports Nutrition issued a voluntary recall on July 3 of Max Muscle products containing whey protein concentrate due to potential Salmonella contamination.

6/21/2010

FDA Warns Parents to Be Careful Giving Vitamin D Drops to Infants

On June 15, 2010, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) alerted parents and caregivers that some liquid Vitamin D supplement products are sold with droppers that could allow excessive dosing of Vitamin D to infants.

7/27/2012

Prescription and Street Drug Alternatives Found in Male Enhancement, Mood, and Sleep Supplements

On July 10, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Evol Nutrition Associates, Inc. subsequent to a 2011 inspection which found a number of the company's products contained prescription and investigational drugs and were misbranded.

11/26/2012

Manufacturer of Muscle Building Supplement Containing Steroid Pleads Guilty

On November 15, 2012, Myogenix Corp. pleaded guilty in federal court to knowingly manufacturing and distributing the dietary supplement Spawn, which contained the synthetic steroid Estradienedione/Estra/Tren. Estradienedione is a drug which is not approved by the FDA.

2/13/2013

FDA Warns Maker of Weight Loss and Whey Protein Supplements For Manufacturing Violations and Misbranding

January 25, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement manufacturer SciLabs Nutraceuticals, following a facility inspection which found the company's dietary supplements and supplement ingredients, including N-Large 2, Flo-Gard AB, Nitrogen Glutamine capsules, Nutritech nutritional ...

2/20/2013

Recall: Arthritis and Muscle Pain Supplement Contains Prescription Drugs

On February 15, 2013, Reumofan Plus USA, LLC and Reumofan USA, LLC announced a recall of Reumofan Plus, a dietary supplement promoted for arthritis and muscle pain, because it was found to contain the active pharmaceutical ingredients methocarbamol, dexamethasone, and diclofenac.

4/18/2012

X-Rock Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient

April 18, 2012: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use “X-Rock,” a product for sexual enhancement manufactured by CRM Laboratories and sold on various websites, including www.xrockme.com.

4/09/2003

Recall of Dangerous Sexual Enhancement Supplement Illegally Containing Viagra Ingredient

On April 4, 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch program announced that Ultra Health Laboratories, Inc. and Bionate International, Inc. are warning consumers not to purchase or consume a product known as Vinarol tablets.

12/14/2009

Nationwide Recall of Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Drug-like Compound

On December 14, 2009, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) posted a notice on its website regarding the recall of many sexual enhancement supplements sold by Atlas Operations, Inc.

3/02/2012

Recall of Enhancement Supplement for Men -- Contains Drug

On Feb, 24, 2012, Regeneca, Inc. announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of RegenErect. The product was distributed throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico to Internet consumers. The product is distributed as a blue capsule sold individually in foil packets with a UPC code of 816860010055.

12/19/2012

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Recalled Due To Undeclared Drugs

On December 17, 2012, Performance Plus Marketing, Inc.

9/21/2012

Sexual Enhancement Supplements For Men and Women Recalled Due to Prescription Drug Risk

On August 23, 2012, Evol Nutrition Associates Inc./Red Dawn issued a voluntary recall of Mojo Nights after FDA testing revealed the male sexual enhancement supplement contains undeclared prescription drugs tadalafil and sildenafil.

7/26/2012

Sexual Enhancement Supplements Containing Prescription Drug Recalled

On July 20, 2012, CRM Laboratories issued a voluntary recall of all X-Rock 3 Day Pill For Men and Z-Rock All Natural Male Supplements after FDA testing found these products contain the drugs sildenafil and hydroxythiohomosildenafil.

11/21/2013

Weight Loss Supplement Recalled

On November 14, 2013, Deseo Rebajar Inc. issued a recall of one lot of weight loss supplement Adipotrim XT because it was found to contain undeclared fluoxetine.

11/20/2013

Weight Loss Supplement Found to Contain Drugs

On November 19, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use weight loss supplement Slim Max because it was found to contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

11/12/2013

Weight Loss Supplement Found To Contain Drugs

On November 8, 2013, Health Canada warned consumers of a number of weight loss products that have been found to contain sibutramine or phenolphthalein, including Paiyouji Natural Slimming Capsules, which may be available for purchase to U.S. consumers through online retailers.

11/07/2013

FDA Warns Consumers of Weight Loss Supplement Containing Multiple Drugs

On November 7, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use Jimpness Beauty Fat Loss Capsules because they were found to contain sibutramine, phenolphthalein, and sildenafil.

5/06/2015

Joint Pain Supplements Found to Contain Diuretics, Antihistamines and Other Undeclared Drugs

On May 4, 2015, the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the following supplements promoted for joint or back pain because they were found to contain undeclared drugs. Each was identified during an examination of international mail shipments.  

6/04/2012

FDA Warning on Supplement for Pain Relief

On June 1, 2012, the U.S. FDA warned consumers that Reumofan Plus, marketed as a “natural” dietary supplement for pain relief and other serious conditions, contains several active pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on the label that could be harmful.

8/09/2007

FDA Warning on Red Yeast Rice Products

On August 9, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health.

5/23/2013

Seller of Sexual Enhancement, Cholesterol, Resveratrol Supplements and More Warned For Drug Claims

On May 2, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Alternative Health Supplements, following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about several dietary supplements, including Regenerect, Alligin, Astaxanthin Advantage, HDL Cholesterol Management, Resveratrol, Coral Calcium ...

2/20/2013

FDA Warns USPLabs For Adulteration and Drug Claims

On December 4, 2012 the FDA issued a warning letter to USPLabs, LLC following facility inspections which found the company's products, including dietary supplements Jacked3d, OxyElite Pro, Prime, and Super Cissus, to be adulterated because they were prepared, packed, or held under conditions that ...

2/07/2013

Growth Factor Supplement For "Size, Strength and Stamina" Recalled Due To Potential Contamination

On January 2, 2013, EonNutra, LLC issued a voluntary recall of specific batches of Soto Supplements Growth Factor Complex 200 GFC 200 (2 fl oz.) liquid dietary supplement due to potential bacterial contamination.

1/23/2013

USPLabs Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Controversial DMAA Ingredient

On December 18, 2012, a settlement was approved in the class action lawsuit against USPLabs, which alleged the company's use of the ingredient DMAA (1,3-dimethylamine) in the supplements OxyELITEPRO and Jacked3d was not safe or legal.

4/16/2012

Protein Supplement Maker Fails FDA Audit -- Many Products Affected

The FDA sent a Warning Letter (dated April 2, 2012) to Theta Brothers Sports Nutrition, Inc. regarding numerous violations of good manufacturing practices at its Lakewood, New Jersey facility.

10/27/2013

Ingredient In Workout Supplements May Be Unsafe, FDA Warns

On October 11, 2013, the FDA directed USP Labs, LLC to cease distribution of workout supplement OxyElite Pro and and muscle-building supplement VERSA-1, which are labeled as containing the ingredient aegeline, or N-[2-hydroxy-2(4-methoxyphenyl) ethyl]-3-phenyl-2-propenamide.

9/15/2013

Creatine Powder Containing DMAA Recalled

On September 12, 2013, Ge Pharma, LLC issued a recall of grape and fruit punch flavors of Creafuse Powder because they contain 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA).

12/02/2014

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. 

11/21/2014

Herbal Arthritis Supplement Found to Contain Undeclared Drugs

On November 20, 2014, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use the herbal dietary supplement Feng Shi Ling because it was found to contain the undeclared drugs diclofenac and indomethacin.

6/06/2015

Joint Supplement Contains Drugs, FDA Warns

On June 5, 2015 the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use joint pain supplement Pyrola Advanced Joint Formula because it was found to contain diclofenac and chlorpheniramine. 

4/29/2015

Teen Use of Weight Loss and Workout Supplements Labeled "For Adult Use Only" Concerning

Three new studies have raised concerns that teenagers are able to purchase "body-shaping" supplements, such as creatine, testosterone boosters, and "fat-burning" products from health food stores despite the fact that many of these supplements are labeled "for adult use only.

4/29/2015

FDA Targets Weight Loss and Workout Supplements Listing Synthetic Stimulant DMBA

On April 24, 2015, the FDA issued warning letters to sellers of weight loss and workout supplements that list a synthetic, amphetamine-like compound called 1,3-dimethylbutylamine (DMBA) on product labels. 

8/22/2015

Synthetic Amphetamine, Less Protein and More Sugar Than Claimed Found in Workout Supplements

On August 7, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to New Dawn Nutrition, Inc.

12/30/2007

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Several "Shangai" Sexual Enhancement Supplements

On December 28, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised consumers not to buy or use Super Shangai, Strong Testis, Shangai Ultra, Shangai Ultra X, Lady Shangai, and Shangai Regular, also marketed as Shangai Chaojimengnan, products.

7/23/2009

Six Male Enhancement Supplements Found Adulterated

On July 15, 2009, the U.S. FDA announced that Obteron 1 Inc. dba Nature & Health Co. is recalling the following supplements: LibieXtreme, Y-4ever, Libimax X Liquid, Powermania Capsule, Powermania Liquid, and Herbal Disiac.

4/21/2012

FDA Finds Prescription Drug Analog in 3 Enhancement Supplements

On April 20, 2012, the U.S. FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use the following supplements from Enhance Nutraceutical: "Instant Hard Rod," "RigiRx Plus," and "Zen Maxx." FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that each contains aminotadalafil.

10/22/2010

Enzyte "Male" Supplement Found to Affect Heart

The journal Archives of Internal Medicine (August 2010) includes a report of a small clinical trial of the dietary supplement Enzyte, which is marketed for "male enhancement."

10/08/2010

"Red Flags" for Spotting Tainted Supplements

In recent years, the FDA has identified hundereds of products marketed as dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals. In reaction to this, the FDA recently created a flyer to help retailers spot questionable products. ConsumerLab.

7/20/2010

Recall of ED Supplement Containing Drug

On July 20, 2010, the U.S. FDA posted a news announcement from Good Health, Inc. regarding the recall of Vialipro, a sexual enhancement supplement sold nationally.

10/25/2013

Supplement Company Warned For Numerous Manufacturing Violations

On August 2, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to DNE Nutraceuticals, Inc., following a facility inspection which found the company's products to be adulterated because they were packed, or held under conditions that violate Current Good Manufacturing Practices for dietary supplements.

12/19/2013

Maker of Joint Health Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On December 4, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to PurQuality, LLC.

3/19/2014

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.

4/03/2014

Maker of Green Coffee Bean Extract and Weight Loss Supplement Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On March 13, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to Libi Labs, Inc.

3/08/2016

Maker of Calcium and Vitamin C Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations

On September 17, 2015, the FDA issued a warning letter to Raphah, Inc.

8/05/2016

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.

7/23/2016

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.

12/05/2015

FDA Warns Companies Selling Products Containing Picamilon

On November 30, 2015, the FDA issued warning letters to five supplement companies selling products containing picamilon, which is not a lawful dietary supplement ingredient in the U.S.

9/16/2015

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.

4/03/2015

Health Canada Suspends Sales of Male Fern Products

On April 2, 2015, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the U.S. FDA) announced it has suspended the licenses of the natural health products containing the ingredient male fern (Dryopteris filix-max), due to concern over the safety of the ingredient when taken at higher doses.

9/23/2014

Maker of Joint and Weight Products Warned for Hidden Drugs, Manufacturing Violations

On September 15, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to West Coast Laboratories, Inc., because the company's joint health supplements, Super ArthGold and Pro ArthMax, were found to contain hidden drugs.

4/26/2015

FDA Identifies More Products Listing Synthetic Amphetamine

On April 22, 2015, the FDA issued warning letters to sellers of weight loss and workout supplements that list a synthetic, amphetamine-like compound called beta- methylphenylethylamine (BMPEA) on product labels.

5/23/2016

Amino Acid Supplements Recalled

On May 18, 2016, Ultimate Nutrition Inc. issued a recall of its Amino Gold amino acid tablets and capsules because they contain undeclared milk in the form of hydrolyzed whey protein.

3/05/2014

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 ...

8/23/2013

FDA Warns Consumers of Supplement Containing Prescription Anti-Inflammatory Drug

On August 22, 2013, the FDA warned consumers not to use or purchase the dietary supplement Ortiga, because it contains the prescription drug ingredient, diclofenac.

3/01/2013

Manufacturer of Joint, Weight Loss, Muscle Supplements and More Warned for Adulteration, Misbranding and Drug Claims

On February 4, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to DC Nutrition, Inc.

4/19/2013

Recall: Protein Powder May Have Been Contaminated During Packaging

On March 14, 2013, F.H.G Corporation, dba Integrity Nutraceuticals, issued a voluntary recall of MusclePharm Cookies 'N" Cream Combat Powder and Banana Cream Combat Powder protein powders because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials due to problems on the packaging line.

8/31/2012

Energy, Fat Loss Supplement Recalled For Ephedrine Alkaloids

On August 28, 2012, dietary supplement re-sale distributor Brand New Energy (BNE) issued a recall of EphBurn 25 after FDA testing found the product to contain ephedrine alkaloids.

1/16/2013

Nutrition Bars Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen

On January 15, 2012, Belmont Confections Inc. issued a voluntary recall of Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Cookies & Cream bars and Dymatize Nutrition Elite Gourmet Fudge Brownie bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts.

12/21/2012

Dangerous Supplement Being Sold Under New Name

On December 21, 2012, the FDA warned consumers that Reumofan Plus, a dietary supplement promoted for arthritis and muscle pain that has been linked to serious and sometimes fatal side effects, is now being sold under the name WOW.

6/01/2012

Homeopathic Manufacturer Settles False Advertising Suit

June 1, 2012 — A federal court in California recently authorized the settlement of a class action lawsuit against Boiron Inc. and Boiron USA, Inc.

4/11/2008

Update: Hazardous Levels of Selenium Confirmed by FDA in Two Supplements

On April 11, 2008, the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has found hazardous levels of selenium in samples of certain flavors of the dietary supplement products "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula.

3/28/2008

FDA Warns of Adverse Reactions with Two Liquid Supplements -- Selenium Toxicity Possible

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor.

1/16/2010

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.

7/29/2009

FDA Warns Against Body Building Supplements with Steroid-like Compounds

On July 28, 2009, the U.S. FDA notified the public about new safety information concerning products marketed for body building and increasing muscle mass.

1/02/2004

Canada Reiterates Warning on Products Containing Kava

On December 23, 2003, Health Canada reminded Canadian consumers of the serious risks associated with the use of products containing kava.