Where You Don’t Want Salicylic Acid

A Murray, UT is voluntarily recalling all lots of several weight loss supplements because sample analysis by the FDA has revealed that the products contain salicylic acid, making these unapproved new drugs—not to mention the changes of making one sick.
 
According to FDA, salicylic acid is acutely toxic, not recommended for oral use and is harmful if swallowed. Nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal irritation, loss of hearing, sweating to severe reactions of blurred vision, mental confusion, cerebral edema and cardiorespiratory arrest which could be life-threatening may occur.

Since the labeling does not state salicylic acid is contained it the product, individuals who are allergic, elderly, have a history of stomach ulcers or bleeding problems, consume greater than 3 alcoholic drinks per day, or take concomitant medications containing salicylates are at higher risk for toxicity.

No illnesses from these products have been reported to date, according to FDA.
 
The company, Novacare, LLC, is notifying its distributors and customers by certified mail and is arranging for return of all recalled product.
 
The products being recalled include Fataway Ultimate Stack, ThermFX, MaxOut Body, Metabolic Accelerator, Burn Fat Now, TruTrim and others. The full list can be accessed here.