The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0693-2014·Announced 2013-12-11

Borinquen Natural Recalls HCG Premium Cleanse Drops for False Health Claims

Borinquen Natural is recalling HCG Premium Cleanse Hormone-Free Drops because the company's website made false claims that the product prevents serious diseases.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a moderate severity score of 2 under the rubric for minor labeling or claim errors without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Borinquen Natural is recalling HCG Premium Cleanse Hormone-Free Drops with Acai Berry & Raspberry Ketone, 60 ml. The recall involves 1,418 units of the product, which were distributed only in Puerto Rico.

The FDA issued this recall because the firm's website contained claims that the dietary supplement prevents depression, hypertension, renal diseases, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart conditions. These claims are not permitted for dietary supplements.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HCG Premium Cleanse Hormone-Free Drops with Acai Berry & Raspberry Ketone, 60 ml
Manufacturer
Borinquen Natural
Affected units
1,418

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)

  • none

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Borinquen Natural under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →