FDA Ordered Recall of Supplement Product Long Weekend

Filed in archive News on June 18, 2007

As advised by the FDA, Confidence, Inc. (Port Washington, NY) has voluntarily recalled its supplement product Long Weekend because it has been found to contain undeclared tadalafil - an FDA approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

Since the FDA has not approved Long Weekend as a drug, its safety and effectiveness is not known.

FDA advises that this poses a threat to consumers because tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.

According to the FDA, consumers with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates.

FDA advises that ED is a common problem in men with these conditions, and they may seek products to enhance sexual performance. FDA advises that tadalafil, may cause side effects, such as headaches and flushing.

Long Weekend was sold through mail orders and retailers located nationwide, in Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, and China, in 3-capsule boxes sold under the American Best Nutrition label and bear UPC 809515-0542.

Read the FDA press release.