Walmart Inc has issued a voluntary recall of all lots of Artri Ajo King Joint Supplement sold by Innovation and PDX Supply Warehouse LLC over suspicion of hidden drug supplements. The supplement is usually listed on Walmart.com and shipped by the same eCommerce store to the consumer level.
The preliminary analysis conducted by the Food and Drug Administration showed that Artri King Omega 3 Joint Support Supplement contained diclofenac which isn’t listed on the product label.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that may cause severe gastrointestinal adverse events, including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines.
The hidden drug may also interact with other medications and significantly increase the risk of adverse events.
If you are taking any medications, have a medical condition or are pregnant or nursing, please consult your doctor before taking any supplements.
These products are usually marketed as dietary supplements and used for treating muscle pain, arthritis, bone cancer, osteoporosis and other medical conditions.
The table below shows a comprehensive summary of the recalled supplements, including their lot number:
| Product Description | UPC | Lot # |
|---|---|---|
| Artri King Ortiga Omega 3 Joint Support Supplement Artri Nettle Glucosamine Curcumin – 100 ct bottles | 7 501031 111190 | All product lots |
| Artri Ajo King Enhanced Ortiga Omega 3 Curuma Joint Supplement Nettle Glucosamine Tablets – 100 ct bottles | 7 501031 12705 | All product lots |
| Artri Ortigo y Omega 3 Supplemento Alimenticio 100 Tablets (2 pack) bottles | 3 72426 01434 | All product lots |
| Authentic!! Artri King Ortiga Omega 3 Joint Support Supplement Artri King Nettle 100 ct- bottles | 6 09002 40885 | All product lots |
Walmart Inc. has already notified all its customers by mail or email about the recall. The company says the recall includes all products from third-party sellers on Walmart.com and those shipped directly by Walmart.
Anyone taking any of the recalled products must stop taking the supplement immediately and talk to their primary healthcare provider about it. A doctor can help you safely discontinue the use of the affected products because a sudden stop of using diclofenac may be dangerous.
All customers who further distributed or sold any affected products are advised to immediately contact their accounts to advise them of the recall.
Customers with questions regarding the recall are encouraged to contact Walmart Customer care Department at 1-800-925-6278 and go for option one or send an email at www.help.walmart.com. The helplines are open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CST.
Affected customers are encouraged to contact their primary healthcare provider if they have experienced any medical problems that may be related to using the recalled products.
Any adverse reactions or quality issues experienced as a result of using any of the recalled products must be reported to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by regular mail, fax, or online.
You can complete and submit the report online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm. Alternatively, download the form from ww.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.htm and complete it.
Once you have completed the form, submit it by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. You can also call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form.
