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Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages Review
Find the Best Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages. See Which Acai Berry Supplements and Beverages Passed Our Tests of Quality.
CL Answer
Where to Safely Buy Real Vitamins and Supplements Online, Not Fakes or Counterfeits
ConsumerLab explains how to avoid counterfeit vitamins and supplements when shopping online on Amazon, Walmart.com, and other sites. Learn to identify authorized sites and sellers and avoid fake supplements. Use the brand-by-brand guide to protect yourself from risk.
CL Answer
Where to Safely Buy Real Water Filters Online, Not Fakes or Counterfeits
ConsumerLab explains how to avoid counterfeit water filters when shopping online on Amazon, Walmart.com, and other sites. Learn to identify authorized sites and sellers and avoid fake filters. Use the brand-by-brand guide to protect yourself from risk.
News Release
February 25, 2026
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2026 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
-- Results of the ConsumerLab.com Survey of Vitamin & Supplement Users --
Clinical Update
10/24/2023
Can You Trust Products "Sold by Amazon"?
We recently pressed Amazon on whether products "Sold by Amazon" assures they are authentic and not counterfeit. The response was not reassuring. See details in our article about Where to Safely Buy Real Vitamins and Supplements.
Clinical Update
6/07/2022
Low Quality Elderberry Sold on Amazon
More than two-thirds of elderberry supplements sold on Amazon did not contain authentic elderberry in a recent study. Although brands were not identified, learn what was actually found in the Quality Concerns section of our Elderberry Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
8/26/2022
NAC on Amazon
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) supplements are being sold again on Amazon, after the retailer removed them from its site last year. Find out why in our updated NAC Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
3/24/2023
Bromelain Supplements on Amazon Fail Tests
Only four of 20 brands of bromelain purchased on Amazon provided the enzyme activity expected from their labels, three of which had no detectable enzyme activity, according to a recent report. For details by brand, see the Quality Concerns section of our Digestive Enzyme Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among digestive enzyme products.
Clinical Update
8/23/2021
Inferior Turmeric on Amazon
Tests of turmeric and curcumin supplements purchased on Amazon showed that many provided very little curcumin, a key compound in turmeric, and other problems. Get the details in the Quality Concerns section of our Turmeric and Curcumin Supplements & Spices Review. Also see our Top Picks among turmeric and curcumin products.
Clinical Update
12/22/2023
Problems With Berberine Sold on Amazon
Recent tests of 33 berberine supplements purchased on Amazon and Walmart.com showed that many contained less than half the listed amount of berberine. Get the details, by brand, in our Berberine and Goldenseal Supplements Review, which includes our tests of popular brands and Top Picks for berberine and goldenseal.
Clinical Update
10/06/2023
More Counterfeit Supplements Sold on Amazon
Counterfeit versions of supplements from Pure Encapsulations and Nature’s MD were recently sold on Amazon. Learn how to avoid counterfeits online, with specific information for 17 popular supplement brands (which now includes Jarrow, Natrol, and OmegaBrite).
Clinical Update
8/08/2024
Misleading SAMe on Amazon
ConsumerLab was informed of another SAMe supplement sold on Amazon with misleading labeling. See the details in the Quality Concerns section of our SAMe Supplements Review. Also see our Top Pick among SAMe supplements.
Clinical Update
8/15/2024
Problems with Resveratrol on Amazon
Recent tests of 30 resveratrol supplements sold on Amazon showed that most contained less than 10% of their claimed amounts. For details, see the Quality Concerns section of our Resveratrol Supplements Review, which includes our two Top Picks for resveratrol.
Clinical Update
2/27/2024
Poor Quality "Memory Supplements" Sold on Amazon
Recent tests showed that most galantamine “memory” products purchased on Amazon did not contain anywhere near the amounts listed on labels. See the details in our answer to the question: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Clinical Update
3/19/2025
Bad B-12 Supplements Sold on Amazon
Eleven out of 23 vitamin B-12 supplements sold on Amazon and tested by a competing brand contained less B-12 than listed on labels, including two with no detectable B-12. Get the details in our B Vitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for B-12, B-complexes, and other B vitamin supplements.
Clinical Update
4/28/2025
Quality Concern: Andrographis Sold on Amazon
A recent analysis of andrographis supplements (often promoted for immune support) sold on Amazon showed about one in five to be of poor quality. Learn more and what to look for in our article about andrographis.
Product Update
3/19/2026
Fake Supplements on Amazon
Five of 13 tocotrienol/vitamin E supplements sold on Amazon were recently reported to contain no tocotrienols. We’ve posted the details, by brand, in our Vitamin E Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for vitamin E.
Clinical Update
9/19/2023
Avoiding Counterfeits on Amazon
We've added information about Life Extension, Nature’s Bounty, Swanson, and other brands to our article about How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Vitamins and Supplements.
Clinical Update
4/28/2025
Most NAD+ Fail Tests
Among popular NAD+ supplements sold on Amazon, most were found to contain virtually no NAD+, according to tests by a competing supplement company. For results by product, see the Quality Concerns section of our NAD Boosters Review. Also see our Top Picks among NAD Boosters.
Clinical Update
5/19/2025
Another NAD+ Supplement Fails
Another popular NAD+ supplement sold on Amazon was found to contain far less NAD+ than claimed, according to tests by a competing supplement company. For details, and results for 21 other NAD+ products, see the Quality Concerns section of our NAD Boosters Review. Also see our Top Picks among NAD Boosters.
Clinical Update
7/11/2025
Creatine Gummy Problems
A separate testing group found that 4 out of 6 popular creatine gummies sold on Amazon contained virtually no creatine. Some also had relatively high levels of a creatine breakdown compound. Get the details in the Quality Concerns section of our Muscle & Workout Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among creatine and BCAA supplements.
Product Update
11/03/2025
St. John's Wort – 22 Products Fail
Twenty-two out of 23 St. John's wort supplements sold on Amazon fell short on a key St. John's wort compound -- 6 had none at all! See details in our St. John’s Wort Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for St. John's wort.
Product Update
12/18/2025
Water Filters Tested
How did Pur Plus, Amazon Basics, and Travel Berkey water filters perform in recent tests? Find out, plus learn how other water filter pitchers, and faucet, countertop, and reverse osmosis filters, fared, in our Water Filter Pitchers Review, which includes our Top Picks.
Product Update
4/06/2026
Oregano Oil Supplements: Choose Carefully
Testing of 35 popular oregano oil supplements sold on Amazon found that half contained far less than expected, or none, of a key oregano compound. Get the details, by product name, in the Oregano Oil section of our article about supplements for peptic ulcers.
Product Update
5/27/2026
Lavender Essential Oils: Choose Carefully
Only 3 of 20 lavender essential oils sold on Amazon appeared mostly authentic in recent tests. See the results, by brand, in our Essential Oils Review, which includes our Top Picks for lavender and tea tree oil.
Clinical Update
2/26/2026
Sold by "Pattern"? Should You Trust It?
Can supplements sold by "Pattern" on Amazon and Walmart be trusted? Find out and learn how to safely buy real supplements online -- and avoid counterfeits.
Clinical Update
5/05/2023
Getting an Accurate Blood Pressure Monitor
Many of the best-selling blood pressure monitoring devices sold on Amazon in the U.S. and Canada aren’t validated for accuracy, according to a recent study. We’ve added information about this and how to find a validated device to our article about supplements that can affect blood pressure.
Clinical Update
5/09/2023
At-Home COVID Test Recalled
Certain lots of a popular at-home COVID test sold by CVS and Amazon has been recalled due to bacterial contamination. Get the details in our article about testing for coronavirus.
Clinical Update
5/13/2022
Most Quercetin Brands Fail Test
Twenty out of 24 brands of quercetin purchased on Amazon contained much less quercetin than listed in a recent analysis. For details by brand, see the Quality Concerns section of our Quercetin Review.
Clinical Update
12/09/2022
Misleading Magnesium Products
Fourteen magnesium supplements sold on Amazon were found to be mislabeled and/or not contain the forms of magnesium claimed on labels, according to a report from a competing supplement company. Get the details in the What to Consider When Buying section our Magnesium Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
10/19/2021
Glutathione Failures
Several glutathione supplements sold on Amazon were recently reported to contain less glutathione than expected and/or be contaminated with lead. For details, see our updated answer to the question: Do glutathione supplements work to prevent aging or for other conditions?
Clinical Update
12/10/2021
64% of NMN Supplements Fail Tests
Fourteen of the 22 most popular NMN supplements (which can boost NAD+ levels) on Amazon were recently discovered to contain no detectable NMN. See the results in the Update to our NAD Boosters Review, which includes CL's tests of additional NMN, NADH, and nicotinamide riboside supplements, as well as our Top Picks.
Clinical Update
11/21/2024
Most SAMe Supplements Fail Recent Tests
Only 4 of 23 brands of SAMe supplements sold on Amazon were found to contain their listed amounts of SAMe, according to tests by a competing brand. Six products had no SAMe at all. Get the results by brand in the Quality Concerns section of our SAMe Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks for SAMe.
Clinical Update
1/02/2025
Is NMN Still Sold?
NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplements are no longer sold by Amazon and Walmart. Find out why and where NMN is still sold in our NAD Booster Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.
Clinical Update
9/27/2024
Size Matters with Blood Pressure Cuffs
The standard cuff that comes with some popular at-home blood pressure devices may cause an inaccurate reading for some people. Learn what a recent study of devices sold on Amazon showed in the Choosing a device to monitor blood pressure section of our article about supplements for lowering blood pressure.
Clinical Update
10/17/2024
HPF Cholestene Discontinued?
A CL member noted that the red yeast rice supplement HPF Cholestene is no longer sold on Amazon and asked us if it is discontinued. We explain what’s going on in our Red Yeast Rice Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick for red yeast rice.
Clinical Update
10/24/2024
Avoiding Counterfeit Mushrooms
A mushroom supplement maker has won a lawsuit against a company allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its products, including on Amazon. Details are in our article: Where to Safely Buy Real Vitamins and Supplements Online.
For ConsumerLab’s test results for mushroom supplements, see our Reishi Mushroom Supplements Review and our Lion's Mane and Chaga Supplements Review.
Clinical Update
3/21/2024
Avoiding Allergens in Soap
A recent review of products purchased on Amazon suggested terms to look for on labels to help avoid potential allergens. Learn more in our article about finding a soap that won’t irritate skin, which includes our Top Picks for soap and body wash to avoid irritation.
Clinical Update
3/26/2024
NMN Off Walmart, iHerb
Walmart and iHerb have joined Amazon in no longer selling NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplements. To find out why, see the NAD Boosters Review, which includes our tests of NMN, NADH, and nicotinamide riboside products and our Top Picks among them.
Clinical Update
4/26/2024
Recalled Supplement Still Sold
A ConsumerLab member alerted us that a phosphatidylserine supplement that was the subject of recall in January (triggered by ConsumerLab.com’s findings) was still being sold on Amazon. For details, see the Update in our Phosphatidylserine Review, which includes our Top Pick for phosphatidylserine.
Clinical Update
8/22/2023
Problems with Astaxanthin
Most astaxanthin supplements purchased on Amazon.com and Walmart.com were found to provide only a fraction of the listed amounts of astaxanthin in recent tests by a competing supplement company. We’ve listed which products passed or failed this testing in our Astaxanthin Supplements Review, which includes our two Top Picks for astaxanthin.
Clinical Update
8/29/2023
Counterfeit Vision Supplement
Counterfeit versions of a major brand of eye vitamin have been sold on Amazon. For details, see the Update in our Vision Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among vision supplements.
Also see: How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Vitamins and Supplements
Clinical Update
9/12/2023
Avoiding Counterfeits
We've added information from two major supplements brands, Carlson and NOW, about how they sell online and on Amazon. It's all in our article about How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Vitamins and Supplements.
Clinical Update
2/02/2024
Avoid Counterfeits: 4 Brands Added
Counterfeit versions of supplements have been sold on sites such as Amazon. Learn on how to safely purchase products online for 62 brands. We recently added information for Metamucil, Emergen-C, Dr. Mercola, and Healthy Origins.
Clinical Update
11/07/2023
Counterfeit Prevagen
Counterfeit versions of the “memory” supplement, Prevagen, have been sold on Amazon, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Also learn how to avoid counterfeits online.
Recalls & Warnings
January 03, 2025
Essential Oil Sold on Amazon Recalled
On January 2, 2025, Euqee Wintergreen Essential Oils, sold on Amazon were recalled because the packaging is not child-resistant and may pose a risk of poisoning for young children.
Recalls & Warnings
August 20, 2025
Lithium Supplements Recalled
On June 24, 2025, certain Weyland Brain Nutrition and Mecene lithium orotate supplements were recalled because the supplements are less potent than claimed on the label.
Recalls & Warnings
October 05, 2023
Counterfeit Pure Encapsulations and GutConnect 365 Sold on Amazon
On September 26, 2023, a man from New Jersey was arrested for selling fake versions of Pure Encapsulations L-Glutamine and Nature MD's GutConnect 365 on Amazon.
Recalls & Warnings
March 18, 2024
Amazon Customers Who Purchased Nature’s Bounty and Sundown Supplements to Receive Refunds Following “Review Hijacking” Charges
On March 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is sending over $527,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased certain Nature’s Bounty and Sundown vitamins and supplements on Amazon, after the parent company Bountiful was charged with deceptive use of reviews to promote the ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 03, 2025
Four Male Enhancement and Energy Supplements Found to Contain Drugs
On January 16, 2025, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Mihon Corp. d/b/a VitalityVita and Boulla, LLC after FDA analysis found four of the company’s supplements, VitalityXtra, PeakMax, ZapMax, and ZoomMax, to contain undeclared sildenafil.
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2024
Umary Hyaluronic Acid Sold on Amazon Recalled
On November 20, 2024, MXBBB issued a recall of one lot of Umary Hyaluronic Acid or Amazy Hyaluronic Acid supplements, which were sold on Amazon.
Recalls & Warnings
November 07, 2024
Sexual Enhancement Supplements Sold on Amazon Recalled
On November 4, 2024, four sexual enhancement supplements sold on Amazon and other websites, ZoomMax and ZapMax (Boulla LLC) and VitalityXtra and PeakMax (VitalityVita LLC) were recalled because they were found to contain undeclared prescription drugs, ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 20, 2024
Two Sexual Enhancement Supplements Sold on Amazon Recalled
On August 20, 2024, Veata LLC Endurance Pro Energy Boost capsules and Boulla LLC Boom Max capsules were recalled because they contain sildenafil, a prescription medication which is not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
May 08, 2025
Male Endurance Supplement Sold on Amazon Recalled
On May 6, 2025, EnShiShiXiangNiShangMaoYouXianGongSi recalled one lot of Endurance Boost With Horny Goat Weed capsules because they were found to contain sildenafil and propoxyphenylsildenafil (a sildenafil analogue), drugs that are not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
February 27, 2025
Male Enhancement Supplement Sold on Amazon and Walmart Recalled
On February 25, 2025, Natural Dior LLC recalled affected lots of a dietary supplement Vitafer-L Gold Liquid because it contains undeclared tadalafil, which is not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
September 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.
Recalls & Warnings
January 03, 2024
FDA Warns Amazon for Selling Men’s Supplements Containing Prescription Drugs
On December 20, 2023, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Amazon.com, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
February 07, 2024
Sustain and Schwinnng Male Enhancement Supplements Recalled
On February 2, 2024, Today the World issued a recall of all lots of Sustain herbal dietary supplement capsules and one lot of Schwinnng capsules after FDA analysis found the supplements to contain undeclared prescription drugs tadalafil and nortadalafil.
Recalls & Warnings
May 28, 2026
More Moringa Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
On May 26, 2026, Total Nutrition Inc. recalled certain lots of TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa capsules because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
News Release
February 25, 2024
Top-rated Vitamin and Supplement Brands and Merchants for 2024 Based on Consumer Satisfaction
White Plains, New York, February 25, 2024 — Each year, ConsumerLab.com surveys its free e-newsletter subscribers about the vitamins and supplements that they use. The results below are based on over 10,000 responses collected in November/December 2023.
News Release
August 25, 2009
ConsumerLab.com tests quality of acai berry supplements and beverages -- No contamination found but health benefits remain unproven. Caution urged with laxative formulas and billing schemes.
White Plains, New York — Tuesday, August 25, 2009 — Acai berries have antioxidant properties and are a staple of the traditional Brazilian diet. In recent years, supplements and drinks made from acai have become popular in the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
July 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.
Recalls & Warnings
August 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).
Recalls & Warnings
April 13, 2023
Bountiful to Pay $600,000 to Settle Charges of Amazon “Review Hijacking”
On April 10, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it has approved a final consent order against The Bountiful Company (formerly NBTY), whose brands include Nature’s Bounty and Sundown, after the agency charged Bountiful with using deceptive practices to sell its products on ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 24, 2023
Bountiful Charged with “Review Hijacking,” False Advertising of Nature’s Bounty Supplements on Amazon
On February 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charged The Bountiful Company (formerly NBTY), whose brands include Nature’s Bounty and Sundown, with deceptively using Amazon reviews and badges (such as “#1 Best Seller” and “Amazon’s Choice”) from its ...
Recalls & Warnings
November 11, 2024
FTC Sends Refunds to Customers Who Purchased Sobrenix
On November 7, 2024, the FTC announced it is mailing 56,686 checks totaling more than $536,000 to customers who bought Sobrenix, a supplement sold and marketed by Rejuvica to reduce and eliminate alcohol cravings and consumption.
Recalls & Warnings
February 24, 2025
Vitality Sexual Enhancement Supplement Recalled
On February 20, 2025, One Source Nutrition recalled all lots of Vitality capsules after FDA analysis found the supplements to contain undeclared prescription drugs sildenafil and tadalafil, which are not permitted in dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
April 17, 2025
Spermidine Supplement Sold on Amazon Recalled
On April 14, 2025, Supplement Manufacturing Partners, Inc. recalled Dorado Nutrition brand Spermidine Maximum Strength 10 MG per serving because it contains undeclared wheat. The mislabeled product was discovered after a Supplement Manufacturing Partner investigation tested the product.
Recalls & Warnings
July 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.
Recalls & Warnings
October 09, 2023
Organifi Settles Charges of Unsupported Claims
Organifi, LLC has agreed to pay $150,000 in civil penalties and $50,000 in investigative costs as restitution to settle charges that the company made unsupported claims that its Gold, Pure, Green Juice, and Red Juice products could balance hormone and cortisol levels, regulate the ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 14, 2023
Liver Injury Linked to "Immune Booster" Supplement Sold on Amazon
A 27-year-old woman in Pennsylvania was admitted to intensive care for drug-induced liver injury after taking Prodigy Life HRP-AID, a supplement sold on Amazon and promoted as an "immune system booster" to reduce the intensity and frequency of cold sore outbreaks, according to a ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 04, 2024
Toxic Herb Found in More Tejocote Root Supplements
On January 3, 2024, the FDA warned consumers not to purchase or use certain tejocote root supplements after FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the products contain yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana), a toxic herb.
Recalls & Warnings
July 20, 2023
FTC Files Complaint Against Company Promoting “Sobrenix” Supplements for Alcohol Cravings
On July 19, 2023, the FTC filed a complaint against Rejuvica and the company owners for promoting its Sobrenix supplements, which contain ingredients such as vitamin B6, thiamin, milk thistle, Chanca Piedra, and dandelion root, to reduce and eliminate alcohol cravings and consumption.
Recalls & Warnings
May 28, 2024
Fiji Water Recalled
On March 3, 2024, Natural Waters of Viti Limited issued a recall of over 78,000 cases of Fiji Natural Artesian Water 500 mL (24 pack) after firm testing found the presence of manganese, as well as bacteria.
Recalls & Warnings
February 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 ...
Recalls & Warnings
March 30, 2023
Seller of Tollovid Supplements Warned for COVID-19 Claims
On November 7, 2022, the FDA issued a warning letter to Todos Medical Ltd, aka Todos Medical USA Inc, following a review of the company’s websites, social media, and Amazon storefronts, which found statements about the company’s Tollovid 3CL Protease Inhibitor Delayed Release ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2023
FTC Warns Almost 700 Companies: Unsupported Health Claims May Result in Substantial Civil Penalties
On April 13, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) notified approximately 670 companies that market over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, homeopathic products, dietary supplements, or functional foods that they could incur significant civil penalties if they make unsubstantiated claims about the ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 06, 2023
FDA Warns Companies Promoting Products to Treat Monkeypox, COVID-19, & Other Viruses
On January 30, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to four companies following review of the company websites, which found statements about company products to be drug claims because they were promoted to mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure viruses such as monkeypox.
Recalls & Warnings
January 19, 2022
FDA Warns Seller of Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplements
On November 18, 2021, the FDA issued a warning letter to GeroNova Research Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 01, 2021
Probiotics Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination, May Be Life-Threatening to Some
On December 1, 2021, Livia Global, Inc issued a voluntary recall of two lots of probiotics due to potential contamination with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This bacterium, if ingested, can cause life-threatening infection in immunocompromised individuals.
Recalls & Warnings
August 18, 2019
Some Align Probiotics Sold on Amazon Were Fake, Company Warns
Some Align probiotic supplements sold in the recent past on Amazon could be counterfeit, according to articles published last month in USA Today and Wired. The probiotics may have been sold through third-party sellers on Amazon.
Recalls & Warnings
September 10, 2021
FDA Warns Ten Sellers of "Diabetes" Supplements
On September 7, 2021, the FDA issued warning letters to 10 supplement companies that made drug claims by promoting products to treat diabetes and/or lower blood sugar. Five of the products were sold on Amazon as well as on company websites. The products were promoted with statements such as
Recalls & Warnings
July 28, 2020
Iron Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergen
Between July 23 and 24, 2020, two companies issued recalls of iron supplements because they may contain undeclared milk.
Recalls & Warnings
December 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.
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
March 02, 2016
Cyanide Danger With Certain Supplements, Health Canada Warns
On February 25, 2016, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the FDA) warned that a number of products which were available for sale in Canada may contain a potentially toxic compound called amygdalin.
Recalls & Warnings
August 23, 2015
Maker of Herbal Supplements Sold on eBay, Amazon and Other Websites Shut Down
On August 17, 2015, a federal court ordered a permanent injunction against dietary supplement company Iowa Select Herbs LLC for unlawfully manufacturing and distributing unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs and adulterated and misbranded dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2018
Traditional Medicinals "Throat Coat" Lemon Echinacea Herbal Tea Recalled in Canada
On April 24, 2018, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the FDA) advised consumers that one lot of Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea herbal tea is being recalled in Canada because it has the potential to contaminated by Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
January 21, 2018
Men's Fiber Supplement Recalled
On January 21, 2018, Break Ventures/California Basics recalled of its fiber supplement for men, Zero for Him (150 count) due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Recalls & Warnings
May 12, 2018
Seller of Maca Powder Warned for Drug Claims
On April 18, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbs America, Inc. following review of the company's website, and the company's Maca Magic store on www.amazon.
Recalls & Warnings
July 08, 2015
Marketer Prohibited From Promoting Mineral "Cure" For Autism
Kerri Rivera, author of "Healing the Symptoms Known As Autism," has signed an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General which prohibits her from promoting Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) as a cure for autism.
Recalls & Warnings
April 03, 2012
“Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green” Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
April 3, 2012: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use "Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills Green," a product for weight loss sold on various websites, such as www.amazon.com, and distributed by Xiushentang.
