Alerts on Aromatherapy Spray, Probiotic Products, and Supplements

Federal agencies have recently issued important alerts or advisories about the safety or deceptive marketing of several complementary health products.

• An aromatherapy spray product has been linked to cases of a serious infection (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
• A probiotic product intended for infants has been recalled because of possible bacterial contamination (Food and Drug Administration).
• Dietary supplements promoted as treatments for pain and other aging-related conditions were deceptively marketed (Federal Trade Commission).
• Products promoted as cures for Alzheimer’s disease were marketed with false and unapproved claims (Food and Drug Administration).