Safety Problem Plus GMP Warnings Equal Increased Likelihood Of DoJ Action
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Triceuticals agrees with DoJ to a consent decree of permanent injunction against distributing adulterated supplements. DoJ says a consumer of a Triceuticals product experienced headache, confusion and kidney failure resulting in hospitalization due to vitamin D toxicity.
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