Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules — Class I drug recall D-1700-2012
Terminated recall by www.vitaminbestbuy.com, reported 2012-10-03, distributed nationwide. Marketed Without an Approved ANDA/NDA: presence of sibutramine
| Recall number | D-1700-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | www.vitaminbestbuy.com, Brewerton, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-02-23 |
| Classified | 2012-09-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-10-03 |
| Terminated | 2018-11-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 52 boxes |
| Reason classes | unapproved product |
Product
Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules, 9 g (300 mg), 30 count box, Green algae lipotropic (fat dissolving) agent, OTC, Distributed by Vitaminbestbuy.com, Brewerton, NY
Reason for recall
Marketed Without an Approved ANDA/NDA: presence of sibutramine
Machine access
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