04 September 2026 Economy

Weight-Loss Supplement Recalled Over Toxic Substance

Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo recalls a weight-loss supplement nationwide after the FDA finds undeclared fluoxetine and a toxic pesticide.

Bottles of diet supplements displayed on a table for product safety review.

Bottles of diet supplements displayed on a table for product safety review.

Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. issued a nationwide recall for its Lipofit Extreme Fat Burner 2.0. The Food and Drug Administration discovered undeclared fluoxetine and toxic 2,4-dinitrophenol inside the product.

FDA Discovers Toxic Ingredients

The analysis revealed that daytime tablets contained undeclared fluoxetine. Nighttime tablets contained undeclared 2,4-dinitrophenol, commonly known as DNP.

Fluoxetine treats conditions like depression and bulimia in approved medications. Meanwhile, DNP is an unapproved typically used as a herbicide and pesticide.

Federal regulators warned that DNP consumption can lead to extreme risks, including blindness and death. Past medical reviews highlighted its severe dangers to human safety.

Details of Nationwide Recall

The affected products carry lot number 25M12F and an expiration date of September 2027. The company distributed the tainted directly to consumers through online sales.

Ana Salazar Modela Tu Cuerpo Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events linked to the recall so far. Consumers should contact healthcare providers if they experience unusual symptoms.

Instructions for Affected Consumers

Consumers who possess the recalled must stop using them immediately. They should also keep the packages away from children and other individuals.

Buyers need to contact the company directly for proper disposal instructions. Authorities advise against mailing or throwing away the product until receiving official guidance.

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