The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted consumers not to buy or use more than 25 different weight-loss pill products because the products may be harmful to their health. FDA has recently expanded this alert.

Which products have been cited?

For the latest list of tainted weight loss products, visit
www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01933.html

Tips for consumers

* If you use any of these weight-loss products, stop taking them and consult your health care professional immediately.
* Seek guidance from a health care professional before purchasing weight-loss products.
* Report serious adverse reactions or product quality problems to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm