Monday, June 22, 2009

Be Weary of Dietary Supplments; Report Adverse Events directly to the FDA

2 days after the FDA warned consumers about potential loss of smell and Matrixx defended its products calling the FDA warning a "surprise," its CEO revealed the company didn't turn over 800 complaints received from consumers about loss of sense of smell to the FDA.

No only was the company hiding critical information for the FDA to notify consumers, it was still reaping profits while it knew of the 800 complaints, compared to the 130 complaints that the FDA received that forced the product recall/withdrawal.

If you have experience an adverse event with a dietary supplements, homeopathic remedy or pharmaceutical, immediately let the FDA know in addition to the company.

Report adverse events to the FDA at this site: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/medwatch-online.htm


Read full article here: http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12624089?source=sphere_article

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