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Dietary supplements are not approved by the FDA before they are sold. When a product contains a hidden or dangerous ingredient, the maker and sellers can be held responsible.
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Supplement and Recall Injuries: Key Facts
- A San Antonio company recalled VidaSlim weight-loss products in December 2024 because they contained yellow oleander. The FDA warned the plant can cause serious or even fatal neurological, digestive and heart effects, in the recall notice.
- The FDA later found VidaSlim products adulterated under supplement manufacturing rules. It sent Vidaslim Co. a warning letter in July 2025 after a December 2024 inspection, according to the FDA.
- The FDA logged 49 Class I drug recalls in 2025, its most serious category. Class I means a reasonable probability of serious harm or death, according to openFDA recall data and the FDA’s recall definitions.
- Bexar County pharmacies dispensed 35.6 opioid prescriptions per 100 residents in 2024. That was just above the U.S. rate, according to CDC dispensing data.
How Supplement Claims Differ
- No FDA-approved warning. The Texas presumption that protects drug makers with FDA-approved warnings does not fit a supplement sold without an approved label.
- Hidden ingredients. A product that contains an undisclosed drug or toxic plant can support a defect claim.
- Sellers can share fault. Stores and online sellers may be responsible in some situations, especially if the maker cannot be reached.
What to Do After a Recall
- Stop using the product and keep the package, lot number and receipt.
- See a doctor and tell them exactly what you took.
- Check the FDA recall notice for the lots and risks listed.
- Report the reaction to the FDA through MedWatch.
A recall does not automatically prove your claim, but it can show the product was unsafe.
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Our office is at 5826 W Interstate 10, Suite 102. See our San Antonio product liability and defective medical device pages. For statewide rules, see our Texas dangerous drug page.
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Common Questions
San Antonio Supplement and Recall FAQs
Are dietary supplements approved by the FDA?
No. Supplements are not approved before they are sold, though the FDA can act against unsafe products.
Can I sue over a recalled supplement?
Possibly, if the product caused your injury. Keep the package and lot number.
Does a recall prove my case?
No, but it is strong evidence that the product had a problem. You still must show it caused your injury.
Can I sue the store that sold the product?
Sometimes. Texas protects most innocent sellers, but exceptions apply, such as when the maker is beyond the court’s reach.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from when you knew or should have known the product caused your injury.
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