US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 23, 2012 (15 years ago)

Japan Weight Loss Blue Capsules, 9 g (300 mg), 30 count box, Green algae lipotropic (fat…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Marketed Without an Approved ANDA/NDA: presence of sibutramine

What was recalled

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

Recalling firm
www.vitaminbestbuy.com
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1700-2012

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.