Silver Spring, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to 23andMe, a genetic testing service, for marketing its product for the diagnosis of diseases without approval. 23andMe’s DNA Spit Kit is a Personal Genome Service (PGS) device that, according to the company’s Web site, analyzes...
Redmond, WA—Natural products retailer VitaminLife, with a 4,000-ft2 store and an online business based here, is now selling products—including brands traditionally only sold by natural products retailers—through Walmart.com. This appears to be the first supplements retailer to have made such a partnership with Walmart. While this news may be disconcerting...
Caen, France—A 2012 research paper linking genetically modified (GM) corn with tumor growth in rats has been retracted by the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. The study has frequently been cited by those who question the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food supply. The journal claims it...
Fairfield, IA— Experts have suggested there may be a link between genetically modified (GM) foods and gluten-related disorders, including celiac disease. A report, released by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) on Nov. 25, cites a wide collection of data from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Act records,...
Norcross, GA—U.S. Marshals have seized more than $2 million worth of dietary supplements that contain an unapproved food additive from a supplement manufacturer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found products manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based here, that contained 1, 3-Dimethylamine HCI (DMAA) or its chemical equivalent. DMAA...
Washington, IL—On Sunday, November 17, more than 16 tornadoes hit Illinois and parts of Indiana, leaving incredible damage in their wake. One of the hardest hit areas was Washington, IL, where one person was killed, 120 people were injured and 500 homes were destroyed. Just a few miles from this...
What did retailers from across the country tell us was hot to close out 2013? Here is our breakdown of national and regional sales trends from October through December, as identified from our monthly What’s Selling column. Stores in most regions reported omega-3 products were popular in the supplement aisles.
Sunsweet Growers Inc., based in Yuba City, CA, announced that Dane Lance will take on the role of CEO. He is also the company’s president. Arthur Driscoll, II, former CEO, is retiring. Lou Paradise, president and chief of research of Topical BioMedics, Inc., Rhinebeck, NY, participated in the Second...
Advanced Nutrition by Zahler of Brooklyn, NY, will donate some proceeds from every purchase of its Omega 3 platinum kosher fish oil to RCCS. RCCS, a 501(c)3 organization, provides services for cancer-stricken patients in need such as subsidizing of health insurance premiums. Enzymedica Inc. of Venice, FL, announced that...
Haddonfield, NJ—Reviva Labs, known for its innovative skincare products, celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. The company, located here, was founded by Stephen Strassler in 1973 when skincare in America was so young, the term “exfoliation” was unknown. But Strassler, who began his career in marketing, saw opportunities in the...
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