Lucy's Weight Loss System Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Pink Bikini Dietary Supplement Due To Undeclared Diclofenac

Lucy's Weight Loss System Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall Of Pink Bikini Dietary Supplement Due To Undeclared Diclofenac

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Contributed byMaulik P. Purohit MD MPHDec 10, 2015

Arlington, TX – Lucy's Weight Loss System is voluntarily recalling all lots of Pink Bikini White powder Capsules, 30 white (750MG per capsule) to the consumer level. Pink Bikini has been found positive for diclofenac after FDA sampling and testing.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation.  Diclofenac can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease.  For those that are pregnant, taking diclofenac during the last three months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby. This undeclared ingredient makes this product an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established. Lucy's Weight Loss System has not received any complaints to date. Lucy's Weight Loss System has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date.

The product is used as a weight loss dietary supplement and is packaged in clear bottle in white powder capsules. The affected Pink Bikini and lots include the following expiration date 7/30/2017. Product was distributed nationwide to consumers viaPinkBikini.BigCartel.comdisclaimer icon and Waisted With Lucy Retail store.

Lucy's Weight Loss System is notifying its customers by Press Release and is arranging for return. Consumers that have recalled Pink Bikini should stop using and discard.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Lucy's Weight Loss System by phone (682)-308-0199 or pbfitme@gmail.com on Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 5:30pm CST. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

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