Health Fraud Scams

FDA Takes Steps to Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products Threatening American Consumers July 29, 2025 - FDA Takes Steps to Restrict 7-OH Opioid Products Threatening American Consumers Letter from Dr. Makary to health care professionals: New "Gas Station Heroin" T… May 8, 2025 - Letter from Dr. Makary to health care professionals to draw attention to the increasing number of adverse events involving products containing tianeptine. Letter to Industry on the Use of Amanita Muscaria or its Constituents in Food December 2024 - Letter to Industry on the Use of Amanita Muscaria or its Constituents in Food FDA warns consumers to not purchase or use unapproved inhalant products markete… August 6, 2024 - FDA is warning consumers to not purchase or use certain inhalants, which primarily contain ammonia. FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Optimized Plant Mediated Solutions (OPMS) Black… July 26, 2024 - The FDA is advising consumers not to consume OPMS Black Liquid Kratom, which has been linked to serious adverse health effects. Investigation of Illnesses: Diamond Shruumz-Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, & Gumm… June 2024 - All Diamond Shruumz-brand products have been recalled and should no longer be available for sale. FDA Issues Warning About Certain Supplements Substituted with Toxic Yellow Olea… December 2024 - FDA analysis has determined that certain products labeled as tejocote (Crataegus mexicana) root or Brazil seed are adulterated because they were tested and found to be substituted with yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana). Skin Facts! What You Need to Know About Skin Lightening Products March 2024 - The FDA’s Skin Facts! Initiative alerts consumers of potentially harmful over-the-counter (OTC) skin products containing hydroquinone or mercury. Health Fraud Product Database This database includes unapproved products that have been subject to FDA health fraud related violations. Umary and Related Products FDA is warning consumers not to purchase or use Umary and Amazy products, marketed as dietary supplements, as they may be harmful to your health. These products are promoted to treat pain and other conditions. Cosmetic Products Containing Methylene Chloride FDA has found several cosmetic products marketed as gel nail polish remover that contain methylene chloride as an ingredient. Methylene chloride is a prohibited ingredient, which is not allowed in cosmetics at any level (21 CFR 700.19) Hiding in Plain Sight: 7-OH Products The time to act is now. We can and must prevent the next wave of the opioid crisis. Tianeptine Tianeptine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for any medical use. Despite that, some companies are illegally marketing and selling products containing tianeptine to consumers. Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. How to Spot Health Fraud FDA describes health fraud as "articles of unproven effectiveness that are promoted to improve health, well being or appearance." 6 Tip-offs to Rip-offs: Don't Fall for Health Fraud Scams A health product is fraudulent if it is promoted to treat a disease or condition, but not scientifically proven safe and effective for that purpose.