FDA Finds Majority Of Herbal Supplements At GNC, Walmart, Walgreens, And Target Don’t Contain What They Claim - Instead Cheap Fillers Like Wheat And Soy Powder

Concerns have been raised about the accuracy of labeling for some store brand herbal supplements sold at major retail chains.

An investigation conducted by the New York State Attorney General office examined herbal supplements sold under store brands at several national retailers, including GNC, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart.

The investigation found that some products did not contain the herbs listed on their labels. In addition, certain supplements were found to contain fillers or potential allergens that were not disclosed in the ingredient list.

As a result of these findings, cease and desist letters were issued requesting that the sale of the affected supplements be stopped.

According to reports from the New York Times, officials stated that inaccurate labeling and substitution of ingredients can pose risks to consumers and undermine trust in supplement products.

These findings highlight the importance of transparency, quality control, and third party testing when choosing nutritional supplements.

Sources:

• New York Times coverage of the investigation
• Summary of findings related to herbal supplement labeling