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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services received information regarding the recall of Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen Capsules and Ultimate Formula Capsules to the consumer level. These products have been found to contain undeclared Sibutramine. Sibutramine was a previously approved controlled substance that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons, making these products unapproved new drugs.

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. These products may also interact in life threatening ways with other medications a consumer may be taking.

The Classic Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen product is marketed as a dietary supplement used as a weight loss aid and is packaged in bottles of 60 capsules. The affected Classic Zi Xiu Tang with UPC 6937000700019, includes the following lot numbers - lots 04/15/2012, 05/15/2012, 06/15/2012 and 07/15/2012. Classic Zi Xiu Tang was distributed Nationwide to consumers and distributors. The products were distributed from May 1, 2012 to October 17, 2012.

The Ultimate Formula product is also marketed as a dietary supplement used as a weight loss aid and is packaged in bottles of 48 capsules. The affected Ultimate Formula with UPC 793573041401, includes the following lot numbers - 05/25/2012, 07/29/2012 and 08/05/2012. The Ultimate Formula was distributed Nationwide to consumers and distributors. The products were distributed from May 1, 2012 to October 17, 2012.

Consumers and distributors that have product which is being recalled should stop using the products.

The full recall and product information can be found at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm326267.htm.