Supplements sold on Amazon recalled by FDA due to contamination with other drugs
Supplements sold on Amazon recalled by FDA due to contamination with other drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of supplements labeled as hyaluronic acid tablets sold through Amazon.
MxBBB’s voluntary recall on Thursday comes after the FDA said it found the Umary supplements were contaminated with two over-the-counter drugs: diclofenac and omeprazole.
This isn’t the first period this year that Umary products have been found to have the same issues. The FDA has issued three warnings this year asking people to refrain from buying the supplements, citing “potentially risky hidden drug ingredients not listed on the product label.”
The FDA said in a information release that the products were sold on Amazon. Here is what you require to recognize.
What supplements are being recalled?
One lot of 30 850 mg Umary hyaluronic acid tablets is part of the recall. The affected bottles have the UPC of 7502265120323, with the lot number of 24183 with an expiration date of July 1, 2028.
The FDA says that 321 of them were distributed to customers.
“MXBBB is notifying its customers by Amazon and is arranging for the profit of all recalled products. Consumers that have Umary which is being recalled should stop using/profit to place of purchase for a packed refund,” the release said.
What are diclofenac and omeprazole?
According to the FDA, diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug known as an NSAID. These types of drugs factor an increased hazard of heart attacks and strokes, and solemn gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines, the agency said.
“This hidden drug ingredient may also interact with other medications and significantly boost the hazard of adverse events, particularly when consumers use multiple NSAID-containing products,” the FDA said.
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor known as a PPI. The FDA says these drugs are used to treat gastric acid-related disorders.
“This hidden ingredient may mask stomach issues such as erosion, ulcers, and stomach cancer, and it can also interact with other medications and should not be taken with sure medications,” the FDA said.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending information reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and pursue him on X @fern_cerv_.
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