Bluefusion Recall

FDA Announces Voluntary BLUEFUSION Recall Due to Discovery of 6 Contaminants

BLUEFUSION RECALL

As of March 21st, 2019 the FDA has announced a recall of Bluefusion capsules. Ata Int. Inc., is voluntarily recalling all lots of Bluefusion that are still within their expiration dates. If you have any Bluefusion in your medicine cabinet, make sure you read the full announcement by the FDA. This Bluefusion recall is a serious matter that shouldn’t be ignored if you are taking the supplement.

What is BLUEFUSION?

Bluefusion is marketed as an ‘All-Natural Testosterone Booster and Male Enhancement Pill” that “improves erectile function” in men. It was supposed to offer an all-natural alternative to taking prescription medications. Many users reported it being a highly-effective alternative to prescription medications for ED. This Bluefusion recall raises some questions about the real reasons why so many people found it effective.

Looking at Bluefusion’s website, it lists a number of active ingredients, but it especially highlights the key ingredients Cordyceps Sinensis, Aged Garlic Extract, Codonopsis and its proprietary formula of pro-sexual ingredients. 

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Why the BLUEFUSION Recall?

The FDA did an analysis of Bluefusion and found it was tainted with sildenafil, tadalafil, desmethyl carbodenafil, dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil, scutellarin and daidzein.

Sildenafil also goes by the name Viagra and tadalafil by the brand name Cialis. Desmethyl carbodenafil and dithiodesmethyl carbodenafil are PDE-5 Inhibitors Analogs which also work like Viagra and Cialis.

The presence of these drugs is a problem, because first they were undeclared – which the FDA doesn’t allow. Second, many people buying Bluefusion took it expecting an all-herbal, all-natural remedy. Third, the drugs can interact with other drugs an individual may be on. For instance, the FDA notes that the “active ingredients in Bluefusion can interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs and may lower blood pressure to dangerous and life-threatening levels.”

 

What to do if you have BLUEFUSION capsules?

First, read the FDA’s announcement here. Make sure you follow their advice and talk to a physician if you’ve experienced any problems related to this drug.

Second, follow the FDA’s instructions (listed below) on how to contact Ata Int. Inc.

“Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Ata Int. Inc. by 657-888-4041 or bluefusioncorp@gmail.com on Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time for instructions on the disposition process. Consumers who purchased the product should stop consuming it and dispose it”.

This writer and this publication have nothing against supplements. At the Thrifty Patient we always caution that people should speak with their primary care physician before starting any supplments and do always do their own careful research. However, recalls like this Bluefusion Recall are alarming and raise numerous questions about the safety of herbal options.

What are your thoughts on this Bluefusion recall? Are you concerned that ATA Int Inc., marketed Bluefusion as an all-natural alternative? We’d love to hear more in the comments section below!

Recalled Accu-Check Aviva Test Strips

2018 Recalled Accu-Check Aviva Test Strips: Check Now to See if You Still Have Any!

Recalled Accu-Check Aviva Test Strips – Due to Cracked Reagent

About one year ago, March 7th 2018, Accu-Check issued a Class 2 Recall for it’s Aviva Plus test strips. These recalled accu-check aviva test strips have a self-life of about 18 months according to the diabetes council. If you use the accu-check monitors and have any old test strips it might be a good idea double check the lot numbers.

It’s important to stay on top of drug recalls. We have a great article about 5 ways to get breaking news on FDA recalls!

Recalled Accu-Check Aviva Test Strips
These lot numbers are the not the recalled numbers. This image was supplied by Roche as an example of how to find the lot numbers.


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Why the Recall?

This recall was due to a product defect. The strips themselves either had problems where it was…

  • Hard to apply a blood sample.
  • The strips weren’t being detected by the glucomonitor.
  • An inaccurate result was shown after testing.

What to do if you have a recalled lot

Should I Be Cautious of Accu-Check Products in the Future?

Since the recall, there have been no new recalls or safety alerts regarding the Roche Glucometers or the test strips. Also due to the recall being limited to these four lots, I feel confident that this was an isolated event. Still, you should keep on top of recalls and alerts. If you don’t feel like you can trust the Accu-Touch product line, watch for our upcoming post on the 4 Ways to get a Free Glucometer!