Instant Coffee Recalled for Containing Prozac Drug, Other Risky Substances

Sibutramine was once a legally prescribed drug sold under various brand names as an appetite suppressant until it was discovered that common side effects included all kinds of cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack. One of the drug’s less serious but certainly more ironic side effects is increased appetite.Fluoxetine, meanwhile is an anti-depressant and mood inhibitor commonly known by the name Prozac. Naturally, it does not belong in coffee.In its voluntary recall, Dash Xclusive said that all lots of the Imperia Elita Vitaccino were believed to have contained the ingredients. The company, which is currently listed at a residential apartment address in Glendale, California, said it is contacting eBay customers with the recall notice. The product has also been sold by resellers throughout the world wide web.The FDA is taking the opportunity to remind consumers to be wary of certain products, as found on eBay, Amazon and other online locations, that may claim to offer weight loss or “male enhancement” benefits.