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Public Notification: Burn 7 contains hidden drug ingredient

[06-15-2021] Update: FDA attempted several times to contact befitaholic to discuss how the company can protect consumers from these dangerous products. This product was sold by befitaholic via eBay. See FDA’s press release for additional information.

[12-17-2020] The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Burn 7, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites and possibly in some retail stores.

Burn 7

FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Burn 7 purchased from eBay.com contains phenolphthalein. Phenolphthalein is a chemical that is not an active ingredient in any approved drug in the United States. Studies have indicated that it may increase the risk of cancer.

Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:

Note: This notification is to inform the public of a growing trend of dietary supplements or conventional foods with hidden drugs and chemicals. These products are typically promoted for sexual enhancement, weight loss, and body building and are often represented as being “all natural.” FDA is unable to test and identify all products marketed as dietary supplements that have potentially harmful hidden ingredients. Consumers should exercise caution before purchasing any product in the above categories.

Please refer to the links below for more information:

 

Public Notification: Burn 7 contains hidden drug ingredient

The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use Burn 7, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on various websites, including eBay.com, and possibly in some retail stores.

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