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.
FDA Discovers Toxic Ingredients
The FDA 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 Toxic Substance typically used as a herbicide and pesticide.
Federal regulators warned that DNP consumption can lead to extreme Health 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 Supplements 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 Supplements 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.