FDA Continues Weight-Loss Supplement Investigation
In a continuing investigation, FDA (Rockville, MD) has determined that dozens of weight-loss supplements, most of them imported from China, contain hidden and potentially harmful drugs. The agency plans to issue a longer list of brands to avoid that are spiked with drugs in the coming weeks, an FDA spokeswoman said.
In a continuing investigation, FDA (Rockville, MD) has determined that dozens of weight-loss supplements, most of them imported from China, contain hidden and potentially harmful drugs. The agency plans to issue a longer list of brands to avoid that are spiked with drugs in the coming weeks, an FDA spokeswoman said.
Late last year, FDA ruled that StarCaps, papaya-infused weight loss capsules promoted as natural dietary supplements, were potential health hazards. The capsules contained pharmaceutical drug, bumetanide.
So far, the FDA has cited 69 tainted weight-loss supplements.
An in-depth story can be found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/10/business/10pills.html?_r=1&hp
Steve Mister on CRN's ongoing lawsuit against New York State
October 11th 2024Nutritional Outlook spoke to The Council for Responsible Nutrition's president and CEO, Steve Mister, at its annual meeting, Convergence '24. Mister discussed the latest in its ongoing lawsuit against NY State's law banning the sale of weight management and muscle building products to minors.
