The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued press release about the urgent nationwide recall of a dietary supplement.  Balanced Health Products, Inc. has recalled its Starcaps Dietary Supplement Capsules due to an undisclosed ingredient, Bumetanide.

Bumetanide is a diuretic that is only available by prescription and is used to treat edema in association with congestive heart failure, hepatic diseases, and renal diseases.  Bumetanide has the potential to cause serious fluid and electrolyte loss and should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to sulfonamides.

The recall affects the following products:

•  lot numbers 12/2009–82866 sold from March 2006 toApril 2007
•  lot numbers 12/2010-83801 sold from May 2007 to June 2008

All of the affected products were sold both in-stores and online, and were all distributed in 30 capsule plastic bottles.

If you or someone you know has been harmed or injured in any way by medication error, contact the Chicago product liability attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. today at 312-466-8200.