34 Weight Loss Products Recalled

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edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
Just one more reason not to use these products!
34 Weight Loss Products Recalled
Universal ABC Beauty Supply International Issues Recall After FDA Finds Undeclared Drug in Company's Weight Loss Pills
By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

April 22, 2009 -- Universal ABC Beauty Supply International Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling 34 weight loss products because FDA tests show they contain sibutramine, the active ingredient in the appetite suppressant Meridia.

Meridia, which is FDA approved, isn't being recalled.

The recalled weight loss products aren't FDA approved and their labels don't note that they contain sibutramine.

"FDA advises that these products may pose 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, or stroke," states a news release from Universal ABC Beauty Supply International.

Here is the list of products that are being recalled:

1. ProSlim Plus, 60 capsules, bottle in box
2. 3 DAYS fit, 60 capsules, bottle in box
3. EIGHT FACTOR DIET, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
4. 24hours Diet, 60 capsules
5. Slim 3in1 M-18 ROYAL DIET, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
6. 3X SLIMMING POWER, 60 capsules, bottle in box
7. Extrim Plus 24 Hours RE-BURN Formula, 60 capsules
8. Slim 3in1 EXTRA SLIM FORMULA, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
9. Slim 3in1 EXTRA SLIM WAIST FORMULA, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
10. SLIM EXPRESS 360º C
11. SLIM EXPRESS 4in1, 60 capsules, bottle in box
12. ROYAL SLIMMING FORMULA, 60 capsules, bottle/box
13. BODY CREATOR, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
14. Slim Waistline (labeling written in Chinese)
15. BODY SHAPING, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
16. PERFECT SLIM, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
17. Perfect Slim 100% Natural Herbal Essence
18. IMELDA Perfect Slim
19. Slim Waist Formula, 32 capsules, 2 pouches/box
20. Super Slimming, 60 capsules, bottle in box
21. 2 DAY DIET
22. Powerful Slim
23. BODY SHAPING
24. SUPER FAT BURNER, 60 capsules, bottle in box
25. SLIMMING FORMULA
26. SLIM FAST 2, 32 capsules, 2 pouches/box
27. SLIM FAST, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
28. Slim up, 120 capsules, bottle in box
29. 7 DAYS DIET, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
30. Perfect Slim Up, 60 capsules, bottle in box
31. JM Fat Reducer
32. SlimBurn
33. 21 Double SLIM
34. TRIM PLUS 2

Universal ABC Beauty Supply International states that it's discontinuing the recalled products and hasn't received any reports of illness or injury linked to those products.

If you have any of the recalled products, don't use them. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a partial refund of the unused pills.

Universal ABC Beauty Supply International advises consumers with questions to call Sandra Tan at 718-891-6888, Monday through Friday between noon and 6 p.m. Eastern time.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090422/34-weight-loss-products-recalled

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  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    Just one more reason not to use these products!
    34 Weight Loss Products Recalled
    Universal ABC Beauty Supply International Issues Recall After FDA Finds Undeclared Drug in Company's Weight Loss Pills
    By Miranda Hitti
    WebMD Health News
    Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

    April 22, 2009 -- Universal ABC Beauty Supply International Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is recalling 34 weight loss products because FDA tests show they contain sibutramine, the active ingredient in the appetite suppressant Meridia.

    Meridia, which is FDA approved, isn't being recalled.

    The recalled weight loss products aren't FDA approved and their labels don't note that they contain sibutramine.

    "FDA advises that these products may pose 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, or stroke," states a news release from Universal ABC Beauty Supply International.

    Here is the list of products that are being recalled:

    1. ProSlim Plus, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    2. 3 DAYS fit, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    3. EIGHT FACTOR DIET, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    4. 24hours Diet, 60 capsules
    5. Slim 3in1 M-18 ROYAL DIET, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    6. 3X SLIMMING POWER, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    7. Extrim Plus 24 Hours RE-BURN Formula, 60 capsules
    8. Slim 3in1 EXTRA SLIM FORMULA, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    9. Slim 3in1 EXTRA SLIM WAIST FORMULA, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    10. SLIM EXPRESS 360º C
    11. SLIM EXPRESS 4in1, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    12. ROYAL SLIMMING FORMULA, 60 capsules, bottle/box
    13. BODY CREATOR, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    14. Slim Waistline (labeling written in Chinese)
    15. BODY SHAPING, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    16. PERFECT SLIM, 90 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    17. Perfect Slim 100% Natural Herbal Essence
    18. IMELDA Perfect Slim
    19. Slim Waist Formula, 32 capsules, 2 pouches/box
    20. Super Slimming, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    21. 2 DAY DIET
    22. Powerful Slim
    23. BODY SHAPING
    24. SUPER FAT BURNER, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    25. SLIMMING FORMULA
    26. SLIM FAST 2, 32 capsules, 2 pouches/box
    27. SLIM FAST, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    28. Slim up, 120 capsules, bottle in box
    29. 7 DAYS DIET, 60 capsules, 3 pouches/box
    30. Perfect Slim Up, 60 capsules, bottle in box
    31. JM Fat Reducer
    32. SlimBurn
    33. 21 Double SLIM
    34. TRIM PLUS 2

    Universal ABC Beauty Supply International states that it's discontinuing the recalled products and hasn't received any reports of illness or injury linked to those products.

    If you have any of the recalled products, don't use them. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a partial refund of the unused pills.

    Universal ABC Beauty Supply International advises consumers with questions to call Sandra Tan at 718-891-6888, Monday through Friday between noon and 6 p.m. Eastern time.

    http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090422/34-weight-loss-products-recalled
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    Not surprised at all, it's only a matter of time until slimquick and alli get pulled too! :drinker:

    The only bad thing is there are twice as many products waiting for shelf space...gimmicks...all of it
  • FitnessGeek
    FitnessGeek Posts: 487
    As a side note-
    It's kind of scary that they wouldn't claim sibutramine in listed ingredients. Sibutramine is neurotransmitter that acts as a serotonin and norepinephrine inhibitor, and it should NOT be taken with any MAOI inhibitors (ie: depression and anxiety medication). :noway:
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    If you look back through the history of diet pills the FDA has a long running bad decision tally. Most notable was Phen fen, a lot of the women (and men) that took it had heart problems caused by the pills.

    It was once said on MFP and I agree that you are a guinea pig with any pill that has been approved and has NOT been in use for at least 10 years. You are unwittingly part of the trial of that drug and the risk almost always outweighs the reward.

    Just because the FDA has given their stamp of approval doesn't mean we should be so willing to shove it into our gullets! :noway:
  • tennetubbie
    tennetubbie Posts: 312 Member
    As a side note-
    It's kind of scary that they wouldn't claim sibutramine in listed ingredients. Sibutramine is neurotransmitter that acts as a serotonin and norepinephrine inhibitor, and it should NOT be taken with any MAOI inhibitors (ie: depression and anxiety medication). :noway:

    EXACTLY---
    I had a girl on a MAO who took Slim quick pills and darn near died---she was in ICU for 3 days with heart failure and pulmonary edema. (She didn't call to check--thought they were safe if over the counter)

    I get patients who ask me all the time about diet pills----I tell them about this site and tell them I know the side effects of these meds and I will not use them---as tempting as they sound---I have 3 kids I 'd kinda like to be around to see!
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