PRock Marketing, LLC Recalls All Weight Loss Formulas

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Authentic Formula Fruta Planta. (Image credit: FDA.)

PRock Marketing, LLC located in Central Florida an authorized US distributor of the Authentic Formula Fruta Planta has been informed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the weight loss dietary supplements sold and marketed contains an undeclared drug ingredient.

The FDA lab analysist of the dietary supplements found the Authentic Formula Fruta Planta to contain 15.4 mg of Sibutramine, a controlled substance that was withdrawn from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with these products.

The FDA advises against taking ALL Formulas of Reduce Weigh Fruta Planta/Reduce Weight products. These products pose a 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.

All lots of the Fruta Planta and Reduced Weight Fruta Planta dietary supplement products are being recalled. All these products contain the active pharmaceutical ingredient Sibutramine:

  • Fruta Planta; 30 Capsules/Box
  • Reduce Weight Fruta Planta; 30 capsules/Box; 30 capsules/Bottle
  • Reduce Weight Fruta Planta; 30 capsules/ Pink Box;
  • Reduce Weight Fruta Planta; 30 capsules/Box With GMP Sticker
  • Reduce Wieght Fruta Planta; 30 Capsules/Box
  • Reduce Wieght; 30 Capsules/Box

Authentic Formula Fruta Planta. (Image credit: FDA.)

PRock Marketing, LLC wants all consumers to know that there is NO SAFE formula on the US market and that all versions of Fruta Planta contain Sibutramine. All versions of the formula are UNSAFE and should not be purchased from any source.

PRock Marketing, LLC has taken this voluntary action because it is committed to providing accurate information to all consumers and is concerned for the health and safety of all users of Fruta Planta. PRock Market, LLC is working with the FDA in the recall process. We sincerely regret any inconvenience the recall may cause customers.

Consumers are advised to destroy the above products or return them to the company's address in Central, Florida. Consumers with questions may contact frutaplanta.com Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at 877-225-1009 EST.

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