Federal Agents Seize More Than $1.3 Million of Illegal Dietary Supplements
At FDA’s request, U.S. marshals have seized more than $1.3 million of dietary supplements from Michigan-based LG Sciences, LLC. These products — marketed and distributed online and in retail stores under the names “Methyl 1-D,” “Methyl 1-D XL,” and “Formadrol Extreme XL” –contain unapproved food additives or ingredients that cause the products to violate the law. Labeled as dietary supplements, the products are marketed for use by body builders.
Also noteworthy this week are a few food recalls:
› Harry and David Chocolate Covered Select Blend Espresso Beans, 8-oz. size
Reason for recall: milk component not declared on package
› HC Fresh Frozen Salted Croaker (distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Texas)
Reason for recall: possible Clostridium botulinum contamination
› Unsweetened Puffed Rice and unsweetened Puffed Wheat, marketed under the Malt-O-Meal brand and other private labels, with “Best If Used By” dates between April 8, 2008 (coded as “APR0808″), and March 18, 2009 (coded as “MAR1809″)
Reason for recall: possible Salmonella contamination
