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Posted December 30, 2014
Maker of Aloe, Weight Loss Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
These violations include failure to o establish specifications for any point, step, or stage in the manufacturing process where control is necessary to ensure the quality of the dietary supplement, and failure to include all the information required in Master Manufacturing Records, as required by federal regulations.
In addition, statements made on the company's website about Aloe Pearl, Alfalo, Aloespring, Crave Away, Original Supreme Energy, Ener "G," Can G, Flora G, Flora G Plus, and Garolic were found to be drug claims. For example, products containing aloe vera were promoted with statements such as " [Aloe vera] has been studied for its effectiveness as an: Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory."
See ConsumerLab.com's Reviews of B Vitamins and Energy Drinks, Weight Loss Supplements, Probiotic Supplements and Garlic Supplements for tests of related products.
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To read the FDA's warning letter, use the link below.
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