Terra Sigillata  …if they contrain sibutramine.  Sold under the
trade name of Meridia in the US and Reductil in Europe, this
prescription appetite suppressant for weight loss was recently
detected in an apple cider vinegar supplement called MetaboSlim
sold by Confidence, Inc. An alert by the FDA notes that the
affected lot was only sold in Canada but we are fortunate to
have a good number of Canadian readers.  This episode is yet
another in a long string of reports of dietary supplements being
adulterated with prescription drugs, intentionally or
accidentally. Interestingly, Confidence Inc. was also the target
for another such product withdrawal in June when its “Long
Weekend” product was found to contain the prescription erectile
dysfunction drug, tadalafil. Coincidence? Are there any
consequences for repeat offenders?  It is egregious for
companies to take advantage of the weak provisions of the
Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), then spike
their products with prescription drugs with activ