Are your supplements safe?
Last year, sales of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements in the convenience store channel rose 21%. According to industry analysts the upward trend in 2012 doesn't show signs of slowing down.
Although most supplements sold at C-stores are safe, unfortunately not all fit that description. Recent investigations have found that there are crooked distributors offering deceptively labeled products that may actually contain undeclared and illegal active ingredients!
Exercise caution when purchasing these 'type' of products. Unsafe supplements put you at legal and financial risk, and may be harmful to your customers! Protect yourself and your customers by following your instincts and always use common sense.
For more information or to report a concern related to a supplement, visit the FDA's website (www.fda.gov) or call the
FDA's MedWatch Program
toll-free at (800) FDA-1088 |