NBTY Shark Cartilage Capsules Recalled

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NBTY and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of 3 lots of Shark Cartilage Capsules the company manufactured in 2004 and distributed to consumers through mail and internet orders, and retail stores throughout the United States. The product was recalled because of possible contamination with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. Customers can return the product back to the place of purchase for a full refund. Read the press release for specific names and lot numbers of the recalled product.

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Hmm...this thing is manufactured in 2004...and recalled in 2007...I wonder how many has ended inside the consumers already...
Looks like there shld be a cautionery label stating "Take at your own risk" for such supplements that do not go thru screening for contamination prior to ending up on the shelves...esp since supplements like those from deep sea source are highly prone to contamination!!

Moral of story: "Understand thoroughly the company which u take ur supplements from!! Get a chance to visit their facilities if necessary :P"