X-post from main: FDA warns about tainted weight loss products

Just something I thought everybody should be aware of.

"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.

These weight loss products, some of which are marketed as “dietary supplements," are promoted and sold on various Web sites and in some retail stores. Some of the products claim to be “natural" or to contain only “herbal" ingredients, but actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements. These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers."

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TheDutchman

Wow!! Thanx for the info, not that I need to take anything like that. But it's good to know anyway.

Thanks for the heads up Berry..  I too don't take them, but always good to know what to be on the watch for. 

Hugs,
Jenn

I caught the last 10 seconds on the news last night. Didnt panic as I knew my WLS buds would be talking about it here! Thanks!!!!