The Official "Other Companies That Have Had Contamination Issues" Contest

[Ev52]

FDA laboratory tests have revealed the presence of sibutramine, fenproporex, fluoxetine, bumetanide, furosemide, phenytoin, rimonabant, cetilistat, and phenolphthalein in weight loss products being sold over-the-counter. The tainted products are listed below in alphabetical order along with the undeclared drug and/or chemical ingredient.

Product(s) Name
1. 2 Day Diet - sibutramine
2. 2 Day Diet Slim Advance - sibutramine
3. 2x Powerful Slimming - sibutramine
4. 3 Day Diet - sibutramine
5. 3 Days Fit - sibutramine
6. 3x Slimming Power – sibutramine, phenytoin
7. 5x Imelda Perfect Slimming - sibutramine
8. 7 Day Herbal Slim - sibutramine
9. 7 Days Diet - sibutramine
10. 7 Diet - sibutramine
11. 7 Diet Day/Night Formula - sibutramine
12. 8 Factor Diet – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
13. Eight Factor Diet - sibutramine
14. 21 Double Slim - sibutramine
15. 24 Hours Diet – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
16. 999 Fitness Essence - sibutramine
17. BioEmagrecim, sample 1 – fenproporex
BioEmagrecim, sample 2 – fluoxetine, furosemide
18. Body Creator – sibutramine
19. Body Shaping - sibutramine
20. Body Slimming - sibutramine
21. Cosmo Slim - sibutramine
22. Extrim Plus – sibutramine, phenytoin
23. Extrim Plus 24 Hour Reburn - sibutramine
24. Fasting Diet - sibutramine
25. Fatloss Slimming – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
26. GMP – sibutramine
27. Herbal Xenicol - cetilistat
28. Imelda Fat Reducer - sibutramine
29. Imelda Perfect Slim – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
30. JM Fat Reducer - sibutramine
31. Lida DaiDaihua - sibutramine
32. Meili - sibutramine
33. Meizitang - sibutramine
34. Miaozi MeiMiaoQianZiJiaoNang - sibutramine
35. Miaozi Slim Capsules - sibutramine
36. Natural Model - sibutramine
37. Perfect Slim - sibutramine
38. Perfect Slim 5x – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
39. Perfect Slim Up – sibutramine
40. Phyto Shape - rimonabant
41. Powerful Slim - sibutramine
42. ProSlim Plus - sibutramine
43. Reduce Weihgt - sibutramine
44. Royal Slimming Formula – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
45. Sana Plus - sibutramine
46. Slim 3 in 1 - sibutramine
47. Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Formula - sibutramine
48. Slim 3 in 1 Extra Slim Waist Formula - sibutramine
49. Slim 3 in 1 M18 Royal Diet - sibutramine
50. Slim 3 in 1 Slim Formula - sibutramine
51. Slim Burn - sibutramine
52. Slim Express 4 in 1 - sibutramine
53. Slim Express 360 - sibutramine
54. *Slim Fast - sibutramine
55. Slim Tech - sibutramine
56. Slim Up - sibutramine
57. Slim Waist Formula - sibutramine
58. Slim Waistline – sibutramine
59. Slimbionic- sibutramine
60. Sliminate - sibutramine
61. Slimming Formula - sibutramine
62. Somotrim – sibutramine
63. Starcaps - bumetanide
64. Super Fat Burner - sibutramine
65. Superslim – sibutramine, phenolphthalein
66. Super Slimming - sibutramine
67. Trim 2 Plus - sibutramine
68. Triple Slim - sibutramine
69. Venom Hyperdrive 3.0 - sibutramine
70. Waist Strength Formula – sibutramine
71. Xsvelten - sibutramine
72. Zhen de Shou – sibutramine, phenolphthalein

* This product should not be confused with the line of meal replacement and related products marketed as conventional foods under the brand name “Slim-Fast®”. The manufacturer of Slim-Fast®, Unilever United States, Inc., maintains that the Slim Fast product which appears on this list is not in any way associated with, sponsored or approved by, or otherwise related in any way to the Slim-Fast® brand of meal replacement and related products.

[Ev52]

INZ Distributors Inc./Magic Power Coffee Inc. Conducts a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Magic Power Coffee Dietary Supplement

Contact:
Peter Erlikh
718-313-1579

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 25, 2010 - INZ DISTRIBUTORS INC./MAGIC POWER COFFEE INC. of Brooklyn, NY announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the dietary supplement product sold under the name, Magic Power Coffee.

The Company has been informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis of one lot of the product by the FDA found that the product contains undeclared hydroxythiohomosildenafil, similar in structure to Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used for the treatment of male Erectile Dysfunction (ED), making Magic Power Coffee an unapproved drug. The hydroxythiohomosildenafil drug ingredient is not listed on the product label.

Hydroxythiohomosildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates.

Magic Power Coffee is distributed nationwide on Internet sites and online auctions by multiple independent distributors participating in an online multi-level marketing program. It is sold in a 2-serving box with UPC 718122686872 and a 12-serving carton containing six 2-serving boxes with UPC 718122686773. All production dates up until 05/08/2010 are being recalled.

To date, no illnesses have been reported to the company or the FDA in connection with this product.

Customers who have this product in their possession should stop using it immediately and contact their physician if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking this product.

Consumers and health care professionals should report adverse events that may be related to the use of this product to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm, by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or by returning the postage-paid FDA form 3500 which may be downloaded from www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm by mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 or fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

Consumers should return any unused product to the place of purchase for full refund or contact INZ Distributors Inc./Magic Power Coffee Inc. at (718) 313-1579, Monday – Friday, 10 am to 6 pm EDT, for further instructions.

[Ev52]

Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule: Undeclared Drug Ingredient

[UPDATED 05/26/2011] All lots of Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule, 30 Capsules/Bottle, are being recalled. The products were sold and distributed nationwide via the internet and at the company’s headquarters in Hollywood, Florida.



[Posted 05/11/2011]

AUDIENCE: Consumer

ISSUE: FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that “Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule” contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses a threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. This product may also interact in life threatening ways with other medications a consumer may be taking.

BACKGROUND: Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsule is marketed as a product for weight loss sold on various websites and distributed by Globe All Wellness.

RECOMMENDATION: Consumers should stop using this product immediately and throw it away. Consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.

[MAxximal]

Analysis of non-ketoic steroids 17 -methylepithiostanol and desoxymethyl- testosterone in dietary supplements
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...ta.72/abstract

Wrong steroid in IBE’s Epistane
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/1...ta.72/abstract

Anabolic Burner contains clenbuterol
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/en...earch=17939172

StarCaps diet pills contain diuretic bumetanide
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18093421

[Taurus Nut.]

This is getting funny!

[Subber10]

www .justice .gov/usao/can/press/2010/ 2010_01_20_vmg.guiltyplea.pres s.html

VMU global pleaded guilty to spiking their products Tren Xtreme and Mass Xtreme

Sorry, don't have enough posts...well this is my first post...to do a link

[SmashK]

Interesting promotion by Taurus Nutrition.

What steps is Taurus taking to guarantee to US that their products aren't contaminated? Have you guys partnered with the Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG)? Any WNBF Approval on your products? Do you partner with Chromadex to verify the ingredients on your labels are what you say they are?

Not trying to start any drama, just curious. I figure if such a thread is going to be made, that Taurus is taking the necessary steps to ensure they don't wind up on a future list like this.

[TheDarkHalf]

Steroids Detected In Dietary Tablets (Halodrol-50 supplement: Steroids Detected) lol

[TheDarkHalf]

BODYBUILDING.COM Is Conducting a Voluntary Nationwide and International Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm188929.htm

[Taurus Nut.]

Steroids Detected In Dietary Tablets (Halodrol-50 supplement: Steroids Detected) lol

Bingo! No fair, your steroid is contaminated with a steroid according to Don Caitlin. lol

[EasyEJL]

Interesting "promotion" by Taurus Nutrition.

What steps is Taurus taking to guarantee to US that their products aren't contaminated? Have you guys partnered with the Banned Substance Control Group (BSCG)? Any WNBF Approval on your products? Do you partner with Chromadex to verify the ingredients on your labels are what you say they are?

if you follow cGMP manufacturing processes, you pretty well are guaranteed the products arent contaminated based on the series of testing you have to do to comply.

[Ev52]

Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products
Marketed as Dietary Supplements



Contact:
Palo Alto Labs
customerservice@paloaltolabs.c om



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Port St. Lucie, FL -- February 28, 2008- Palo Alto Labs, 265 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd., Suite 252, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's supplement products sold under the name Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. Palo Alto Labs is conducting this recall after being informed by representatives of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that lab analysis by FDA of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite samples found that the products contained Aildenafil in trace amounts and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil) a purported analog of Sildenafil, an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Sulfoaildenafil is close in structure to Sildenafil and is expected to possess a similar pharmacological and adverse event profile. This may pose a threat to consumers because the analogue may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. Consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. ED is a common problem in men with these conditions, and consumers may seek these types of products to enhance sexual performance.

Aspire36 and Aspire Lite are sold nationwide. The products are sold as a blister pack containing one liquid capsule or a bottle containing either three (3) or twelve (12) liquid capsules.

Consumers who have Aspire36 and Aspire Lite in their possession should stop using them immediately. In the event of any adverse side effects due to the consumption of these products, consumers should contact a physician right away. Any adverse events that may be related to the use of these products should be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Program by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178 or by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787.

The Company is advising consumers to return any unused Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, for a refund of the full purchase price, to the retail location from which it was purchased or to the Company directly if it was purchased from the Company as a part of its Direct Response Program. Consumers can call 1-(877)240-3340 for instructions on the return and refund process.

Palo Alto Labs conducts stringent quality control testing on both raw materials and finished products. Previous testing protocols did not include a test for the presence of Aildenafil or sulfoaildenafil but Palo Alto Labs assures consumers that this deficiency has been rectified. Palo Alto Labs apologizes for any inconvenience and expresses its concern for the health of consumers by conducting a voluntary recall action. Palo Alto Labs promises to ensure quality and integrity of all its products and the company is working closely with the FDA in the recall process.

[fightbackhxc]

I am seeing some dups.

[Ev52]

Tainted or not, Aspire 36 was amazing!

[808rebel]

FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills

http://www.recallowl.com/Food+Recall...ght+Loss+Pills

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk."

"An FDA analysis found that the undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients in some of these products include sibutramine (a controlled substance), rimonabant (a drug not approved for marketing in the United States), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and phenolphthalein (a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer causing agent). Some of the amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredients far exceeded the FDA-recommended levels, putting consumers' health at risk."

"The tainted weight loss products are:

Fatloss Slimming, 2 Day Diet, 3x Slimming Power, Japan Lingzhi, 24 Hours Diet, 5x Imelda Perfect Slimming, 3 Day Diet, 7 Day Herbal Slim, 8 Factor Diet, 7 Diet Day/Night Formula, 999 Fitness Essence, Extrim Plus, GMP, Imelda Perfect Slim, Lida DaiDaihua, Miaozi Slim Capsules, Perfect Slim, Perfect Slim 5x, Phyto Shape, ProSlim Plus, Royal Slimming Formula, Slim 3 in 1, Slim Express 360, Slimtech, Somotrim, Superslim, TripleSlim, Zhen de Shou, Venom Hyperdrive 3.0"

[TheDarkHalf]

Bingo! No fair, your steroid is contaminated with a steroid according to Don Caitlin. lol

I just find that headline funny.....I laughed when I saw the HD-50: Steroids detected

Can I send you my addy?

[prld2gr8ns]

Controlled Diuretic found in StarCaps Lab weighloss product.

In both cases, the players appealed their suspensions to an arbitrator who ruled against them. In the N.F.L. case, the players association filed a lawsuit against the league last month on behalf of five of the six players, saying that league officials knew in 2006 that the over-the-counter weight-loss supplement the players in question had been using, StarCaps, contained a banned diuretic and could cause them to test positive.

In response, the N.F.L. said that it sent warnings to players in 2007 and 2008 about using weight-loss products, although the warnings did not specifically single out StarCaps. The league also added the distributor of StarCaps to a list of companies that players were prohibited from endorsing.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/11/sp...dopingweb.html

[MAxximal]

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm258055.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesFo.../ucm257161.htm

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsro.../ucm255393.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm248814.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm248718.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm244369.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm240840.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesFo.../ucm238411.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm237999.htm

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsro.../ucm236538.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm234460.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm234460.htm

http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsro.../ucm224065.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm223082.htm

http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Enforcement.../ucm215918.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm219558.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm221958.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm194091.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm189300.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/S.../ucm172312.htm

http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/Cons.../ucm048386.htm

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/Ar.../ucm194074.htm

[prld2gr8ns]

Jeez Maxy, you sure know how to google lol.

[808rebel]

Recall of Dietary Supplements Containing Aromatase Inhibitors

http://deni-edwards.hubpages.com/hub...ase-Inhibitors

"The FDA announced, this month, that some dietary supplements illegally contain an undeclared drug in its ingredients. Aromatase inhibitors, a class of drugs used to treat breast cancer and ovarian cancer in post menopausal women, has been found in the following products:

--Advanced Muscle Science (Arom-X, Arom-X UTT, Arom-XL, 4-AD, and Decavol)
Marketed by: Advanced Muscle Science Fizogen Precision Technologies, Inc.

--ArimaDex
Marketed by: Genetic Edge Technologies of Phoenix, Arizona

--Clomed
Marketed by: Kilosports Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona

--Off Cycle II Hardcore
Marketed by: Fizogen Precision Technologies, Inc.

--iForce – Reversitol
Marketed by: iForce Nutrition"

"Adverse events from these products may include:

--decreased rate of bone maturation and growth

--decreased sperm production

--infertility

--aggressive behavior

--adrenal insufficiency

--kidney failure

--liver dysfunction"