Recall of Weight Loss Capsules containing 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) sold online
Monday, 1 February 2021
| Summary |
|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2021.15 |
| Product: | Any weight loss capsules obtained
from the website www. FatBurney.com or associated social media
sites |
| Batch Code: | All batch codes, all best before dates |
| Country Of Origin: | Ireland |
Message:
2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) is a
highly toxic industrial chemical with legitimate uses, but it is not intended
for human consumption. DNP is a yellow powder, often put into capsules before
being sold to the consumer as a fat loss aid. Following an intelligence led investigation
by the FSAI, in cooperation with other State agencies, a quantity of capsules containing DNP were seized. These capsules were made
available via the website www. FatBurney.com
Nature Of Danger:
2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) has been abused as a ‘fat burner’ to
achieve rapid weight loss through accelerating the metabolism. Its use has
serious and unpredictable side effects, with a number of fatalities recorded.
Action Required:
Consumers:
Do NOT consume any DNP capsules obtained via this
website or any associated social media site.
