The Florida Department of Health earlier provided reports to the FDA on 23 individuals who experienced severe reactions to these products 7 to 10 days after the products were consumed. Reactions included muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue and significant hair loss. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an ongoing investigation working with the Florida Department of Health.
FDA advised consumers not to purchase or use Total Body Formula in Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors and Total Body Mega Formula in Orange/Tangerine flavor. These products are available in 32-ounce plastic bottles and are distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta. Use of these products should stop immediately and should be discarded in a trash bin outside of the home.
The products have been distributed in the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
