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Recalls & Warnings
ConsumerLab.com is keeping you informed with current product recalls and warnings.
Posted May 30, 2015
Seller of Supplements for Herpes, Prostate Cancer & More Warned for Drug Claims
FENVIR contains several "complexes" for immune support, stress relief and "DNA protection" including ingredients like zinc, L-theanine and herbs like Emblica officinalis. It was promoted to treat oral and genital herpes with statements such as "The FENVIR remedy works by attacking the problem of hsv cold sores, genital herpes and shingles from four different angles," and "[A]ll-natural remedy ...that is available without prescription."
Prosta Pep contains beta-sitosterol and was promoted to prevent prostate cancer with statements such as "Defend Against Prostate Cancer ...Lower PSA Score."
(See ConsumerLab.com's Reviews of Prostate Supplements for tests of related products.)
Tonalin is a brand of conjugated linoleic acid, or CLA. It was promoted to treat a variety of conditions with statements such as "[R]educe the incidence of breast cancer, improve asthma, allergy, blood sugar control and diabetes. It even limits atherosclerosis which can lead to heart disease!" and "[R]educing cancer risk ..."
See ConsumerLab.com's Reviews of CLA Supplements for tests of related products.
See Related Warnings:
Seller of "Natural" Cough Syrup Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
Maker of Aloe, Weight Loss Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
Seller of Omega-3 "Syrup" Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Seller of Diabetes, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
Seller of "Cleanse," Allergy Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
Maker of Herbal Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Seller of Mineral and Joint Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Vita Springs Health Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Seller of Flaxseed, Ginkgo and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Seller of Aloe, Thyroid and Other Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations and Drug Claims
Herbal Supplement Company Warned For Drug Claims, Manufacturing Violations
Maker of Digestive Health Supplement Warned For Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
To read the FDA's warning letter, use the link below.
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