Fashion Sanctuary recalls weight loss capsules after FDA alert of undeclared additive

SAN DIEGO Fashion Sanctuary on Sunday recalled all lot codes of Zhen De Shou Fat Loss Capsules sold in 10 count blister cards. The recall was initiated after notification by the Food and Drug Administration that lab analysis of Zhen De Shou samples found the product to contain undeclared sibutramine, making it an unapproved drug, the company said.

Sibutramine is a prescription drug used as an appetite suppressant for weight loss. This poses a potential threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias or stroke.

The product was primarily distributed in the United States and sold via Internet. It is sold in a box with an inner foil pouch. Inside the pouch is a blister pack containing light and dark green capsules. This recall affects all lot codes and use by dates. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this product, Fashion Sanctuary reported.