Prostate Supplement Recalled

ALHAMBRA, Calif.USA Far Ocean Group Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall of its  U-Prosta Natural supplement, designed to support prostate health, after FDA informed the company its lab analysis found traces of terazosin, the active ingredient of an FDA-approved drug used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

The most likely adverse health consequences that could occur with the use of this product would be hypotension, dizziness or syncope. Patients who are currently being treated with prescription medications for high blood pressure or enlarged prostate would be at increased risk. In these patients, the hypotensive events may be more severe. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this product, according to FDA.

The product has been distributed nationwide via retail stores, Internet sales and mail order. All of the following U-Prosta products, which are packaged in white plastic bottles and one-capsule blister packs, are involved in this voluntary recall: