Products found to contain undeclared medicines
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| The United States: Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC issues voluntary nationwide recall of honey products due to undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil |
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announces that Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC of Tampa, FL is voluntarily recalling Boner Bear Honey (lots # BBH0128 EXP 01/28), Red Bull Extreme (B/N ORB524 MGG Date: MAY 2024 EXP DATE: MAY 2029) and Blue Bull Extreme (EXP Date 02/2029). FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Boner Bear Honey, contains sildenafil and tadalafil and Red Bull Extreme and Blue Bull Extreme contains sildenafil not listed on the product label.
Sildenafil and tadalafil are the active ingredients in the FDA-approved prescription drugs Viagra and Cialis, respectively, used to treat erectile dysfunction. FDA approval of Viagra and Cialis is restricted to use under the supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. These undeclared ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease often take nitrates.
These products are marketed as sexual enhancement honey products and are packaged in plastic tubes of single servings.
Please refer to the following website in FDA for details:
http://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pure-vitamins-and-natural-supplements-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-honey-products-due
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products.
Ends/Monday, Mar 16, 2026
Issued at HKT 14:30
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