US Food and Drug Administration issued a public notification advising consumers not to purchase or use Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules. These capsules are products marketed for weight loss, sold on various websites and distributed by LA Beauty Store, Inc.. Laboratory analysis confirmed that these products contain sibutramine, a controlled substance that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons. Sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rates and may pose a significant risk for patients with history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. Said slimming capsule may also interact in life threatening ways with other medications the patient may be taking.

FDA recommends that consumers should stop using these products immediately and throw them away. Furthermore, consumers who have experienced any negative side effects should consult a health care professional as soon as possible.