Do not buy american whey!

[Rustang]

im not sure if this has been posted yet but i figure I would post just in case.... this is gross


FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 10, 2009

Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668,
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA Takes Enforcement Action Against Three New Jersey Dietary Supplement and Protein Powder Manufacturers
Companies failed to declare allergens in products and correct filthy conditions
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Quality Formulation Laboratories, Inc., American Sports Nutrition Inc., Sports Nutrition International LLC and Mohamed S. Desoky, who oversees operations at all three companies.

The companies, located in Paterson, N.J., manufacture dietary supplements and protein powders and distribute them throughout the United States. The companies also export powder mixes and dietary supplements for sale by private label customers.

The government's complaint, filed July 1, 2009 in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, alleges that the companies have failed to follow current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) by manufacturing and storing food under filthy conditions and in conditions that may cause major food allergens to enter into products not intended to contain them.

The complaint also alleges that the companies failed to disclose major food allergens on the product labels and have other labeling problems.

During a recent inspection, FDA investigators found that several of the companies’ products contained milk ingredients that were not declared on the product labels. In addition, the company failed to clean processing equipment between batches and control allergens in the facility.

FDA investigators also discovered live and dead rodents and rodent urine, feces and gnaw holes on bags of product.

In three inspections, FDA investigators noted deviations from GMP standards. The companies promised to make corrections, but they failed to do so. The complaint requests a court order to stop the companies and its officer from manufacturing and distributing the products until needed corrections are made.

“This company has consistently failed to correct filthy conditions in their plants and to make sure that allergens are appropriately declared on the labels, despite frequent warnings to do so,” said Michael Chappell, the FDA’s acting associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “The FDA will not tolerate companies that fail to provide adequate safeguards.”

Consumers with allergies to milk ingredients who have used these products and are experiencing any symptoms should contact their health care professional.

Consumers can report problems with FDA-regulated products to their district office consumer complaint coordinator.

[brad1224]

wow rustang, this is unbelieveable....i feel that there are starting to be some supp industries that are super shady when i hear about things like this.

nice post tho

[fightbackhxc]

If supplement companies wanna keep producing supplements standards need to be met and quality of conditions and products needs to be above and beyond whats suppose to be met in my opinion. otherwise who knows in the next couple years maybe they will ban protein haha

[Marc]

Thanks rustang! Well, at least the urine would be sterile....

[TheStoic]

As a clarification, Sports Nutrition International LLC is not the same as SNI, makers of Pro Whey, Amino 4 Hour, etc that's sold on BB.com and other websites.

SNI Global, Inc. MEMO

An SNI rep contacted my buddy's business to carry some of their products. I pointed out the FDA notice Rustang posted and he told the rep what he could do with his crappy products. Except this was the "good" SNI. Oops. He straightened us out.

[Rustang]

I figured everyone would want to see this just so they know not to purchase american whey... just looking out for my boys on LB

[meksi]

Originally Posted by fightbackhxc

If supplement companies wanna keep producing supplements standards need to be met and quality of conditions and products needs to be above and beyond whats suppose to be met in my opinion. otherwise who knows in the next couple years maybe they will ban protein haha

becareful what you ask for....you might not like it. The FDA will be the front runner to regulate.

Originally Posted by TheStoic

As a clarification, Sports Nutrition International LLC is not the same as SNI, makers of Pro Whey, Amino 4 Hour, etc that's sold on BB.com and other websites.

SNI Global, Inc. MEMO

An SNI rep contacted my buddy's business to carry some of their products. I pointed out the FDA notice Rustang posted and he told the rep what he could do with his crappy products. Except this was the "good" SNI. Oops. He straightened us out.

glad you could join the party.....

[TheStoic]

Originally Posted by meksi

glad you could join the party.....

Wondered if you'd notice. I doubled my post count with that gem (and now it's tripled). It's only been a year, I don't wanna blow my wad too soon.

[Diabolic Labs]

Man i fucking called this a long time ago that company sells protein so fuckin cheap i knew something was up. Paterson is very close to me and that place is a fuckin shit hole. I would not dare go through paterson or buy anything from paterson. good post bro

[Djinn]

Originally Posted by Diabolic Labs

Man i fucking called this a long time ago that company sells protein so fuckin cheap i knew something was up. Paterson is very close to me and that place is a fuckin shit hole. I would not dare go through paterson or buy anything from paterson. good post bro

Umm Forumla Six is also very cheap in price. What are you trying to say man???