GNC Lawsuit Over Spiked Supplements. A lawsuit has recently been filed that accuses dietary supplement giant, GNC, of selling products containing synthetic drugs. The lawsuit was filed by Oregon Attorney General (AG), Ellen Rosenblum, and alleges that GNC was aware that its dietary supplements contained synthetic drugs as far back as … [Read more...]
GNC Lawsuit Brought Over Spiked Supplements
Ginko Biloba Side Effects Lawsuits
Ginko Biloba Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. The lawyers at our firm are evaluating potential lawsuits against manufacturers and sellers of ginkgo biloba supplements. Many companies that manufacture and market ginkgo biloba supplements make outrageous claims about their products' supposed ability to prevent or improve the symptoms of … [Read more...]
HCG Platinum Class Action Lawsuit
HCG Platinum Class Action Lawsuits. Parker Waichman LLP is investigating a potential class action lawsuit on behalf of consumers who purchased an item that belongs to the assortment of HCG Platinum-branded weight-loss products, which are alleged to be falsely positioned as a solution for dieters seeking the rapid loss of a … [Read more...]
Lucy Weight Loss Pills Recalled Due to Unapproved, Carcinogenic Ingredients
Lucy Weight Loss System pills, sold under the names “Pink Bikini” and “Shorts on the Beach”, have been voluntarily recalled due to two potentially harmful ingredients. According to a recall notice posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 's (FDA's) website, random testing by the agency revealed that the pills contained … [Read more...]
Lucy’s Weight Loss System Supplements Recalled for Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Lucy's Weight Loss System is voluntarily recalling all lots of Pink Bikini and Shorts on the Beach Blue and Gold Edition capsules distributed from May 25 – June 23, 2015. Samples of Pink Bikini and Shorts on the Beach tested found positive for the substances sibutramine and phenolphthalein in random Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]
Concern About Conflicts of Interest in FDA Dietary Supplement Regulators
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing criticism of its regulation of dietary supplements containing a dangerous stimulant. The stimulant is BMPEA, a chemical nearly identical to amphetamine. BPMEA is added to weight-loss and workout products to enhance their effect. BPMEA has never been tested for safety and effectiveness … [Read more...]
Weight Loss Supplements Risk of Liver Injury
The Risk Of Liver Injury In Weight Loss Supplements. A new study aims to underscore the risks of liver injury posed by dietary supplement products used to either lose weight or build muscle. According to a HealthDay News report this week on recent research from Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network, more than 100 cases of liver injury … [Read more...]
