FDA uncovers tainted products sold on Walmart.com
FDA is issuing immediate public notifications to warn consumers that ten products sold on Walmart.com contain hidden drug ingredients, meaning the products are illegal and potentially dangerous. The FDA recently tested XX products found on Walmart.com and discovered xx percent contained active pharmaceutical ingredients not listed on the label.
Which products have hidden drug ingredients?
The immediate public notifications below contain detailed information on products that have hidden sildenafil or tadalafil. These active ingredients are found in FDA-approved prescription drugs.
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What are the risks to consumers taking these products and how can they protect themselves?
The hidden ingredients may interact with some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and a person’s blood pressure can reach dangerously low levels. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates and should avoid the products.
How did FDA uncover that these products contain hidden drug ingredients?
The agency purchased 20 products sold on Walmart.com and sent them to FDA laboratories for testing.
What did the sample results show?
The following table identifies what products were tested, and what FDA labs found.
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What is FDA doing to stop these products from being sold on Walmart.com?
FDA is notifying Walmart.com of the testing results and will request Walmart.com’s assistance in facilitating recall notifications to consumers who purchased these products. FDA will continue surveillance and testing of products sold online and issue notifications or take enforcement action if necessary.