On May 3, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is currently investigating the safety of added caffeine in foods, particularly in response to a recent trend of caffeinated products. The FDA is primarily concerned with the consumption of caffeine by children and adolescents, and in turn, caffeine in food products …
Tag Archive: Dietary Supplements
Feb 21
Food Seasonings Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
On February 15, 2013, the DeCoty Coffee Company of San Angelo, Texas announced that it was recalling its 1.25 pound and 5.75 pound DeCoty Taco Seasoning products. Prompting this recall are labeling concerns, specifically that the products contain an undeclared ingredient, soy, and people who have allergies or sensitivity to soy may run the risk …
Feb 20
Marshals Seize Supplements with Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On February 14, 2013, U.S. Marshals, acting on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), raided the headquarters of Globe All Wellness, LLC, a dietary supplement manufacturer based in Hollywood, Florida. Marshals seized what are alleged to be tainted dietary supplements, believing the products to be unsafe, as they may contain an undisclosed …
Nov 19
FDA Investigates Illnesses Linked to Energy Drinks and Supplements
On November 16, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a statement concerning the Agency’s ongoing investigation of reported illnesses and deaths linked to energy drinks and energy shot supplements. Found here, the Statement details the FDA’s efforts in this area, including its evaluation of adverse event reports. According to the FDA, it …
Sep 06
FDA Warns Dietary Supplement Firms for Marketing Concussion Treatments
On September 6, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to two dietary supplement companies in connection with promoting unapproved products as drugs. According to the FDA, the firms cited by the Agency, PruTect Rx and Trinity Sports Group, Inc., were targeted for the improper marketing of products labeled as dietary …
Jun 27
FDA Warns Makers of RockStar Coffee & Energy Products
On May 23, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a Warning Letter to the manufacturers of the widely popular RockStar energy products, Rockstar , Inc. (“the Company”). Found here, the Letter contains various allegations that the Company’s products are adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (“FFDCA”) and FDA regulations. …
Jun 11
Marshals Seize Misbranded Drug Products at Maine Facility per FDA’s Request
On June 6, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) announced the seizure of various drug products from a Portland, Maine facility. According to the FDA, U.S. Marshals seized the drug products upon the Agency’s request after it was discovered that the firm was making improper claims in various promotional materials, including the products’ …
Jun 01
FDA Alerts Consumers of an Array of Dangers Associated with Reumofan Plus Supplement
On June 1, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued an alert to consumers on the product Reumofan Plus. Purportedly marketed as a dietary supplement, Reumofan Plus is manufactured in Mexico by the company Riger Naturals. According to the Agency the product poses a risk to consumers and those currently taking the product …
May 22
FTC May Have Won Battle with POM Wonderful but Industry Appears to Have Won the War
On May 21, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it has prevailed in its claim against POM Wonderful LLC (“The Company”) pursuant to a recent ruling by Chief Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), D. Michael Chappell. In an Order dated May 17, 2012, Judge Chappell directed the juice giant to refrain from making statements …
May 20
FDA Notifies Consumers of Supplement Recall after Discovery of Undeclared Drug Ingredients
On May 18, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) published a press release announcing the voluntary recall of certain dietary supplements marketed as male enhancements. West Coast Nutritionals, Ltd., the firm responsible for the supplements, initiated the recall after an FDA laboratory analysis uncovered the presence of undeclared Tadalafil in an assortment of …