FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-921-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Bethel 30 capsules, packaged in 30 count bottles, Distributed by BETHEL INC. New York, New York

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 120514, EXP: 12/2014

Why it was recalled

Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis found this product contained undeclared sibutramine and phenolphthalein, two active ingredients that were once marketed in the U.S. but removed due to safety reasons, making this product an unapproved new drug.

Recalling firm

Firm
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
599 W 190th St Ste 1, New York, New York 10040-3577

Distribution

Quantity
18,678 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide. Product was also available for sale via internet

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-11
FDA classified
2013-08-23
Posted by FDA
2013-09-04
Terminated
2018-06-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-921-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.