C & A Naturistics
FDA issued a warning letter to C & A Naturistics (National City, CA) for selling multiple products — including AK Forte, TE DE MORONEL, Jengibre en Polvo, Té Uva Ursi, RenaLimp, and two ophthalmic products — as unapproved new drugs and misbranded drugs. Lab analysis confirmed AK Forte contained undeclared acetaminophen and diclofenac, posing serious risks of liver damage, cardiovascular events, and dangerous drug interactions. The products bore disease-treatment claims (cancer, arthritis, kidney stones, conjunctivitis) without FDA approval, and labeling failed to disclose active pharmaceutical ingredients or provide adequate directions for use. FDA demanded written corrective action within 15 working days and warned that failure to comply may result in seizure and/or injunction.
Flagged claims (16)
Highly effective in cartilage reconstruction
It decreases the accumulation of uric acid and reduces the risk of developing kidney stones.
Moronel is a medicinal plant that is used very effectively in the treatment of cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure, prostatitis, arthritis, kidney problems, liver poisoning, among other diseases, in addition to naturally combating viruses and bacteria. [sic] & fungus.
[U]va ursi is effective in the treatment of herpes, wounds and burns.
Indicated For: Conjunctivitis . . . Inflamed Eyelids mild infections
It has antibacterial action against multiple bacteria such as Escherichia coli, staphylococci or pseudomonas, it also has antifungal activity against candida albicans.
Improves mobility and normal joint function
[I]t is useful in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis
Effective in joint problems of sports lessons
RenaLimp Dissolves Kidney Stones
Stops the advance of breakdown in joints
HONEYBEE To Clean Your Eyes Natural Solution Indicated For: Conjunctivitis . . . Inflamed Eyelids. . . mild infections
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Assist in the treatment for kidneys [sic] symptoms such as kidney pain, infections, stones or kidney stones.
Fight Arthritis
Assistant in: Gastritis . . . Nervous colitis . . . Colon Cancer
Required actions (2)
Please notify FDA in writing, within fifteen working days of receipt of this letter, of the specific steps you have taken to correct any violations.
Failure to adequately address this matter may result in legal action including, without limitation, seizure and/or injunction.
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