Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules Recalled for Unapproved Sibutramine
Vitaminbestbuy.com is recalling Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules because they contain sibutramine, an unapproved drug ingredient.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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
Vitaminbestbuy.com is recalling 52 boxes of Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules, 9 g (300 mg), 30 count box. The product is described as a green algae lipotropic (fat dissolving) agent and was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the product was marketed without an approved ANDA/NDA and contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a drug ingredient that was not approved for use in this over-the-counter product.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules, 9 g (300 mg), 30 count box, Green algae lipotropic (fat dissolving) agent, OTC, Distributed by Vitaminbestbuy.com, Brewerton, NY
- Manufacturer
- www.vitaminbestbuy.com
- Category
- Drug — Weight Loss Supplement
- Affected units
- 52
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 (1)
- All lots.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by www.vitaminbestbuy.com 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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