Natural Solutions Foundation has issued a voluntary recall of their product, Dr. Rima Recommends, The Silver Solution after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in the New Jersey District Court due to the company making unsubstantiated claims that the product could prevent or even cure Covid-19. The drug was not approved by the FDA and has not been proven to be an effective treatment for Covid-19. At the time of the writing of this notice, no adverse effects have been reported by consumers, but there are concerns that patients may not seek necessary and life-saving treatment for the illness if they believe that this product is sufficient.
SUMMARY
Date of Recall:
Announced: March 7, 2023
Public Notification: March 8, 2023
Name(s) of Drug:
Dr. Rima Recommends
Dr. Rima Recommends, Nano Silver 10ppm Dietary Supplement
Dr. Rima Recommends, The Silver Solution
Company Name:
Natural Solutions Foundation
Drug Indication:
Prevention/Treatment of Covid-19 and other illnesses.
Product Description
The product is distributed in 16oz bottles labeled as, “Dr. Rima Recommends.”
Reason for Recall
At this time, Natural Solutions Foundations has provided no proof of their claims that the drug can prevent or even cure Covid-19. The drug is not approved for use by the FDA. No adverse effects have been reported at this time, but there are concerns that consumers may not receive necessary or life-saving treatments for their Covid-19 infection if they believe the product is sufficient treatment.
Impacts
Consumers should discontinue use of the product immediately and if they believe that they may have a Covid-19 infection, should notify their physician immediately and seek an approved treatment.
Lot information
All lots are being recalled at this time. They were sold to the public between January 22, 2020 and December 27, 2021.
Have you found that your medication is part of the recall? Here’s what you should do:
Consumers
If you find that you have a bottle of the product that is part of this recall, do the following:
- Call your doctor right away if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19, including shortness of breath, cough or loss of taste/smell.
- Discontinue use of the product.
- Consumers may request a refund by returning any unused portion of the drug to the foundation by mailing it to Natural Solutions Foundation c/o Ralph Fucetola, 58 Plotts Road, Newton, NJ 07860. Include your return mailing address and name and a refund check will be processed and mailed out to you within 14 days of product receipt.
- Any additional questions concerning the medication or recall can be emailed to the foundation at admin@inhere.org .
- If you are currently experiencing or have experienced an adverse reaction to this medication (listed above), notify your physician immediately and notify the FDA by calling 1-800-332-1088 or completing an online reporting form.
- Contact MedWaste Management for information and/or assistance with disposing of the recalled medication.
Retailer
- Examine all inventory and remove stock that is affected by the recall immediately.
- Request a refund by returning any unused portion of the drug to the foundation by mailing it to Natural Solutions Foundation c/o Ralph Fucetola, 58 Plotts Road, Newton, NJ 07860. Include a return mailing address and name and a refund check will be processed and mailed out within 14 days of product receipt.
- Contact the foundation with any further questions at admin@inhere.org .
- Notify affected consumers of recalled batches that they have already or will receive.
- Contact MedWaste Management for information and/or assistance with disposing of the recalled medication.
Wholesaler
- Examine all inventory and remove stock that is affected by the recall immediately.
- Request a refund by returning any unused portion of the drug to the foundation by mailing it to Natural Solutions Foundation c/o Ralph Fucetola, 58 Plotts Road, Newton, NJ 07860. Include a return mailing address and name and a refund check will be processed and mailed out within 14 days of product receipt.
- Notify affected retailers of recalled batches that they have already or will receive.
- Contact the foundation with any further questions at admin@inhere.org .
- Contact MedWaste Management for information and/or assistance with disposing of the recalled medication.
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