Concern over dietary supplements |
The United States Department of Justice Nov. 17 announced it had taken criminal action against more than 100 makers and marketers of dietary supplements.The cases came as part of a nationwide sweep that dated back to November 2014. It focused on enforcement resources in an area of the dietary supplement market that has been causing increased concern among health officials. In each case filed, the Justice Department or one of its federal partners alleged the sale of supplements contained ingredients other than what was listed on the product label. It added that, if not for the mislabeled product, the sale of products that make health or disease treatment claims that are not supported by adequate scientific evidence led to the cases filed.Among the cases announced was a criminal case charging USPlabs LLC, known for its workout and weight loss supplements, and a number of its corporate officers, the Justice Department said.Many agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Internal Revenue Service’s criminal investigation unit took part in the effort. Additionally, the Department of Defense and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency are participating in the sweep to unveil new tools to increase awareness of the risks in taking unlawful dietary supplements.
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