The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0883-2016·Announced 2016-06-01

Shorts on the Beach capsules recalled for undeclared dangerous ingredients

Lucy's Weight Loss System is recalling Shorts on the Beach capsules because they contain undeclared Sibutramine, Phenolphthalein, and/or Diclofenac.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lucy's Weight Loss System (dba Waisted With Lucy) is recalling Shorts on the Beach capsules, including all colors and strengths packaged in 30-count bottles. The product was marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).

The recall is being conducted because the capsules contain undeclared Sibutramine, Phenolphthalein, and/or Diclofenac. These ingredients were not listed on the product label.

The recall covers all lots, colors, and strengths of the product. Distribution was nationwide. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Shorts on the Beach capsules, (all colors and all strengths), packaged in 30-count bottle, Manufactured and Distributed by: Lucy's Weight Loss System (dba Waisted With Lucy), Arlington, TX 76010

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • All lots
  • all colors and all strengths

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Lucy's Weight Loss (dba. Waisted With Lucy) under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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