Recall issued for glucose support supplements due to undeclared glyburide, metformin

SugarMDs glucose supplement recall overview: 

• Who: Medicinal food supplement company SugarMDs voluntarily recalled a single lot of its advanced glucose support supplement capsules. 
• Why: The company initiated the recall after U.S. Food and Drug Administration analysis found the product is tainted with glyburide and metformin. 
• Where: The recall affects consumers nationwide. 

SugarMDs, a medicinal food supplement company, issued a voluntary nationwide recall for a single lot of advanced glucose support supplement capsules over the presence of undeclared glyburide and metformin. 

The recall involves SugarMDs’ Advance Glucose Support Supplement sold in 60-, 120- and 180-count bottles to the consumer level with a lot no. of 22165-003 and an expiration date of Sept. 2024.

SugarMDs initiated the recall after U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) analysis found the product is contaminated with glyburide and metformin, which, while safe, are not allowed to be in a drug marketed as a dietary supplement, according to the recall notice.

“Advanced Glucose Support Supplement is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall,” the glucose supplement recall states. 

Glyburide, metformin can cause unsafe drops in blood sugar, recall says

Glyburide and metformin are active ingredients in several FDA-approved Type 2 diabetes drugs but can cause unsafe drops in blood sugar levels, resulting in hypoglycemia, according to the glucose supplement recall. 

SugarMDs says it has not received any reports of adverse health events in connection with the recall, is working to notify distributors and customers through email and is working to arrange for the return of all the recalled supplements. 

Consumers, distributors and retailers who have the recalled supplements, which were sold nationwide through SugarMDs website and amazon.com, should stop using them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. 

Individuals with more questions about the recall can contact SugarMDs directly at (561) 462-5053 or by email. 

In another recall involving a supplement, Botanical-Be recalled its Kuka Flex Forte, Artri King and Reumo Flex capsules last month after the FDA discovered they contained diclofenac, an unapproved and unlisted Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug. 

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