Health Fraud Product Database
This database includes unapproved products that have been subject to FDA health fraud related violations.
Umary and Related Products
FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. These products are promoted to treat pain and other conditions.
Cosmetic Products Containing Methylene Chloride
FDA has found several cosmetic products marketed as gel nail polish remover that contain methylene…
Health Fraud Product Database
This database includes unapproved products that have been subject to FDA health fraud related violations.
Umary and Related Products
FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. These products are promoted to treat pain and other conditions.
Cosmetic Products Containing Methylene Chloride
FDA has found several cosmetic products marketed as gel nail polish remover that contain methylene chloride as an ingredient. Methylene chloride is a prohibited ingredient, which is not allowed in cosmetics at any level (21 CFR 700.19)
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Tianeptine
Tianeptine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for any medical use. Despite that, some companies are illegally marketing and selling products containing tianeptine to consumers.
Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD
The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD.
How to Spot Health Fraud
FDA describes health fraud as "articles of unproven effectiveness that are promoted to improve health, well being or appearance."
6 Tip-offs to Rip-offs: Don’t Fall for Health Fraud Scams
A health product is fraudulent if it is promoted to treat a disease or condition, but not scientifically proven safe and effective for that purpose.
Advisory Letters
The U.S. FDA issued letters to these companies for illegally marketing products for the treatment or prevention of serious diseases. Thirty days after FDA issued these letters, the companies listed have failed to voluntarily cease illegally marketing products for serious diseases.
Registrar and Registry Abuse Complaints
The U.S. FDA sent abuse complaints to registrars managing websites that offer any unapproved drugs or uncleared devices, or potentially counterfeit, controlled, adulterated or misbranded products to U.S. consumers in violation of U.S. law.
Health Fraud Warning Letters
Warning letters issued to firms for selling fraudulent products with claims.
Health Fraud Recalls
The page provides information gathered from press announcements and other public notices about certain recalls of health fraud related products regulated by FDA.