The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-600-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Olaax MAXILOSS Weight Advanced Recalled for Containing Unapproved Sibutramine

Olaax International is recalling MAXILOSS Weight Advanced capsules because they contain sibutramine, an unapproved drug removed from the U.S. market for safety reasons.

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

Olaax International is recalling MAXILOSS Weight Advanced, a 225 mg proprietary blend of herbs supplied in 36-count capsules in green and blue boxes. The product was formulated and distributed by Olaax Corp in Lakeland, Florida. The recall covers 600 boxes and all lots.

The recall was initiated because the product contains sibutramine, a previously approved FDA drug that was removed from the U.S. marketplace for safety reasons. Consequently, the product is considered an unapproved new drug marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA).

The product was distributed nationwide, as well as in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and Bolivia. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or follow instructions from the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
MAXILOSS Weight Advanced, 225 mg proprietary blend of herbs, supplied in 36 count capsules in Green & Blue Boxes, Formulated and distributed by Olaax Corp, Lakeland, FL
Affected units
600

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.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

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