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Don’t Let Congress Take Away Our Supplements!
February 26th, 2010
On February 3, 2010, Senators John McCain and Byron Dorgan introduced S. 3002, a bill entitled, The Dietary Supplement Safety Act. The supposed purpose of the bill is to make dietary supplements “safer.” This is ironic because dietary supplements are already hundreds of times safer than either prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Read the rest of this entry »
Recall of 65 Dietary Supplements That May Contain Steroids
November 5th, 2009
On November 3, 2009, as part of its ongoing cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), Bodybuilding.com, LLC (the “Company”) announced that it is conducting a voluntary nationwide and international recall of all lots and expiration dates of 65 dietary supplement products (the “Recalled Products”) described on the attached list, that were sold through the Company’s website, www.bodybuilding.com. Read the rest of this entry »
Podcast listener Kristy Wilce Wins at NPC Figure Competition
November 1st, 2009
Podcast listener Kristy Wilce competed at the 2009 NPC Figure competition in San Francisco. Nutritionist Kim Porterfield worked with her to get her in tip top shape. Kristy placed second place in the Class B division. She competes again November 7th. Congratulations Kristy on your incredible feat and good luck!
FDA investigators discovered live and dead rodents and rodent urine, feces in protein supplements.
July 14th, 2009
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2009
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Three New Jersey Dietary Supplement and Protein Powder Manufacturers Companies failed to declare allergens in products and correct filthy conditions
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Quality Formulation Laboratories, Inc., American Sports Nutrition Inc., Sports Nutrition International LLC and Mohamed S. Desoky, who oversees operations at all three companies. Read the rest of this entry »
FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Hydroxycut Products
May 6th, 2009
On May 1st, 2009, The FDA released the following press release.
Dietary Supplements Linked to One Death; Pose Risk of Liver Injury
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Hydroxycut products by Iovate Health Sciences Inc., of Oakville, Ontario and distributed by Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. of Blasdell, N.Y. Some Hydroxycut products are associated with a number of serious liver injuries. Iovate has agreed to recall Hydroxycut products from the market. Read the rest of this entry »
