The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-371-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

Quick Thin capsules recalled for containing unapproved drugs

Bethel Nutritional Consulting is recalling Quick Thin capsules because FDA analysis detected unapproved drugs sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

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

Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc. is recalling Quick Thin capsules, 400 mg, 30-count bottles. The product contains citrus aurantium extract, sweet potato fiber, cyamopsis gum powder, alfalfa, mulberry leaf, guarana, and spirulina. The recall involves 9,121 bottles with Lot 10032011 and an expiration date of 10/14.

The FDA is classifying this as a Class I recall because FDA analysis detected the presence of sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine, and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine and phenolphthalein were previously available drug products but were removed from the U.S. market, making these products unapproved new drugs.

The product was distributed nationwide, in Puerto Rico, and via internet sales. Consumers should stop using the product and contact Bethel, Inc. at (212) 568-5330 for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Quick Thin (citrus aurantium extract, sweet potato fiber, cyamopsis gum powder, alfalfa, mulberry leaf, guarana, spirulina) capsules, 400 mg, 30-count bottle, Distributed by: Bethel, Inc., Tel: (212) 568-5330.
Affected units
9,121

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)

  • Lot 10032011
  • Exp 10/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc 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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