Bethel Nutritional Consulting Inc. is recalling its weight loss pills marketed as a natural herb under the name "Bethel 30" as it has been found to contain undeclared drug ingredients - Sibutramine and Phenolphthalein.
Phenolphthalein is a chemical capable of potentially damaging or even causing mutations in a person's DNA. The FDA has classified Phenolphthalein as "not generally recognized as safe and effective."
Sibutramine is a substance known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients.
Remember, Abbott Laboratories' obesity drug Meridia, which was pulled off the market in October 2010 due to increased risk of heart attack and stroke? The active ingredient in Meridia was also Sibutramine.
Bethel Nutritional's recalled product bears lot number 120514, with expiry date of 12/05/2014, and was sold directly to individual customers in the company's New York, NY, sales office and online at www.bethel30.com.
Consumers are advised not to consume Bethel 30, green capsules, Herb Supplement and should return it immediately to the place of purchase for a refund.
For further information consumers can contact Kariny Ramirez 212-568-5330 or via email at customerservice@bethel30.com Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, EDT.
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