Quick Thin (Bethel) – Unauthorized Drug Ingredients (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Quick Thin (citrus aurantium extract, sweet potato fiber, cyamopsis gum powder, alfalfa, mulberry leaf, guarana, spirulina) capsules, 400 mg, 30-count bottle, Distributed by: Bethel, Inc., Tel: (212) 568-5330.
Brand
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 10032011, Exp 10/14
Products Sold
Lot 10032011, Exp 10/14
Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc is recalling Quick Thin (citrus aurantium extract, sweet potato fiber, cyamopsis gum powder, alfalfa, mulberry le due to Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis detected the presence of sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine and . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA analysis detected the presence of sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine and phenolphthalein were previously available drug products but were removed from the U.S. market making these products unapproved new drugs.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026