AMS Health Sciences, LLC is notifying the public that it is recalling
2014 bottles of Saba Shark Cartilage Complex due to possible
contamination of Salmonella, an organism which 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 (which may be bloody), 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 (i.e., infected aneurysms),
endocarditis and arthritis. To date, no illness or complaints have been
reported to AMS Health Sciences, LLC.
A single lot of Saba Shark
Cartilage Complex is the subject of this public announcement and recall
as a result of a sample from one bottle that tested positive for Salmonella.
This product is packaged in black screw-top bottles with the brand
name “saba” in red letters, the product name “shark cartilage complex”
in white letters, and a net quantity statement of “500 mg 60 capsules”
in small white letters. Product from the affected lot can be identified
by the Lot Number 416349 and an expiration date of 08/16,
both of which are printed in black letters inside a white rectangle
that is adjacent to the products “Suggested Use” instructions.
Product from this lot was sold to consumers through the internet site www.sabaforlife.com
during the period of February through August 2014. AMS is initiating
this recall out of caution for consumer health, even though numerous
samples from the same Lot No. have tested negative for Salmonella.
Any
consumer who purchased product with the lot number and expiration date
above should dispose of it immediately and may request a refund by
calling (866) 758-7222, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Central). If you have consumed the product and are experiencing any
unusual or severe symptoms such as those described above, go to an
emergency room immediately or contact your physician for immediate
advice.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with
the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse
Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm, or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
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