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Feds Seize Illegal Dietary Supplements

Methyl, Formadrol used by body builders

April 8, 2008

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Federal Marshals have seized more than $1,301,712 of dietary supplements from LG Sciences, LLC, of Brighton, Mich., because the products contain unapproved food additives or new dietary ingredients that cause the products to violate the law, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Labeled as dietary supplements, the products are marketed for use by body builders.

The dietary supplements seized were marketed and distributed on-line and in retail stores under the names "Methyl 1-D," "Methyl 1-D XL," and "Formadrol Extreme XL."

The seized products previously were tested and found to contain one or more unapproved food additives or new dietary ingredients for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that the ingredients do not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury.

"Working with the FDA, we are taking prompt civil action to protect the public health by seizing these illegal products and forestalling their shipment into the stream of commerce in any manner that could create harm to the public," said U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Murphy.

FDA said it has not received scientific information on the safety of the seized products and cannot determine, at this time, whether they represent a hazard to consumers. Therefore, consumers who still have the products should strongly consider discussing the use of these products with their health care professionals, the agency advised.

FDA also recommends that consumers consult their health care professionals if they have experienced any adverse events that they suspect are related to the products' use.

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