FDA issues warning: Unregistered food products pose safety concerns

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted healthcare professionals and the general public to the potential safety hazards posed by 20 unregistered food products and five food supplements.

As of Feb. 5, the agency highlighted concerns over the safety of unregistered food supplements, namely "Pure! Makabuhay Capsule Herbal Supplement (No Approved Therapeutic Claim),” “Piping Rock Multi Gummies for Women Natural Fruit Flavor Dietary Supplement,” “LG Enterprise Malunggay (Moringa Oleifera) (No Approved Therapeutic Claims),” “Ludingji Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies Dietary Supplement,” and “RLB Organics Banaba Capsules 500mg.”

Meanwhile, the unregistered food products include "Old Town White Coffe 30% Less Sugar 3 in 1 Instant Premix White Coffee,” “Alicafe Original,” “Herschel Alnors assumed as Pastillas,” “Galaxy Milka,” “Cheding’s Sugar Coated Peanuts,” “JC Puro Atsuete,” “Rich Confectioner Powdered Sugar,” “(Unbranded) Malunggay Powder – Moringa (Nutritional Food Supplement),” “The Ruby Pantry Semolina Pasta Linguine – Carrots,” “Nicole’s Special Polvoron – Peanut Flavor,” “Ledon Spices Repacking Cinnamon Powder,” “Damtuh (In Foreign Language) Product in Green Sachet with Ginger Tea-Like Image (In Foreign Language),” “Damtuh (In Foreign Language) Product in Brown Sachet with Rootcrop Tea-Like Image (In Foreign Language),” “Samyang Churros (In Foreign Language),” “Tibiao Bakery Otap,” “California Gold Nutrition PQQ 20mg Dietary Supplement,” “California Gold Nutrition Nmn Nicotinamide Mononucleotide 300mg Dietary Supplement,” “Hemp for U Iron + Calcium Gummies Red Dates Flavor Dietary Supplement,” “(Unbranded) Mangosteen Food Supplement,” And “T-Pen’s Carcar Cebu Ampao.”

The FDA, mandated to ensure public health and safety, disclosed that through comprehensive online monitoring and post-marketing surveillance, it had identified the mentioned food products and supplements as lacking the necessary registration.

Based on Republic Act No. 9711, also known as the "FDA Act of 2009," the manufacture, sale, and distribution of health products without proper authorization are strictly prohibited.

In light of these findings, the FDA warned all establishments involved, urging them to cease the distribution, advertising, or sale of the identified products until they obtain the necessary Product Notification Certificate.

This development underscores the FDA's commitment to safeguarding public health and underscores the importance of regulatory compliance in the food and supplement industry.

Consumers were urged to remain vigilant and report any adverse effects or concerns related to these products to the FDA for further investigation.