The product contains lovastatin, making it an unapproved drug
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Doctor’s Best is recalling lot 3121005 (7379 bottles) of Red Yeast Rice dietary supplement, 600-mg capsules, 120-count bottles.
The product contains undeclared lovastatin, a previously approved drug indicated for the treatment of high cholesterol, making this an unapproved new drug.
Consumers who use supplements containing lovastatin could suffer serious muscle injury, particularly if taking with prescription statins such as lovastatin, simvastatin, or atorvastatin.
The company says it has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Red Yeast Rice is used as a dietary supplement for lowering cholesterol and is packaged in white plastic bottle with orange flip-top lid, and clear tamper evident outer seal number of units, UPC code 753950001183. The recalled product includes lot 3121005 and expires February 2017.
Red Yeast Rice was distributed nationwide through retail and Internet outlets.
Consumers who have the recalled product should discontinue using and return the unused portion to the place of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Doctor’s Best at 1-844-717-0190 Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm PDT.