FDA warns vs unregistered products

MANILA, Philippines — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned against five food products and supplements that are not registered with the agency.

Based on Advisory No. 1618 dated Aug. 26, the FDA said it was able to verify through online monitoring or post-marketing surveillance that the products “are not registered and (had) no corresponding Certificates of Product Registration (CPR).

The agency has warned “all healthcare professionals and the general public not to purchase and consume” Reno liver spread, Miracle White Advance Whitening Capsules food supplement, Turcumin 100 percent Natural & Standardized Turmeric Curcumin, Desa Spanish Style Bangus in Corn Oil, Samantha’s Dips and Sauce Spanish Sardines Paste Sauce.

The FDA said it cannot assure the products’ “quality and safety.”