ROCA LABS BLOCK NEGATIVE REVIEWS FROM WEB

FROM TRUTH IN ADVERTISING..... 

FTC SUES WEIGHT-LOSS MARKETERS FOR BLOCKING BAD REVIEWS September 28, 2015 

Consumers who fail to reach their weight-loss goals with one company’s purported stomach-shrinking powders marketed as an alternative to gastric bypass surgery face threats of litigation and hundreds of dollars in charges if they want to share a negative review of their experience.  But consumers only find out about that non-disparagement provision — also known as gag clauses — after they purchase the product, which the FTC is alleging in a complaint filed against Florida-based Roca Labs is an unfair practice that violates law.

The FTC also asserts that Roca Labs, whose sales since 2010 top $20 million, lacks scientific evidence for several of its weight-loss claims (which may explain why the company sought to shield itself from bad reviews). Roca Labs touts the line of weight-loss products as a safe and cost-effective alternative to gastric bypass surgery. The complaint seeks to halt the deceptive advertising and refund customers who purchased the products, which started at $480 for a three-to-four month supply.

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Interesting what appears when clicking on their website today:  http://rocalabs.com

And more truth about this company...

      FRAUD FILES:  http://www.sequenceinc.com/fraudfiles/2014/09/roca-labs-weight-loss-scam

      PISSED CONSUMER:  http://roca-labs.pissedconsumer.com

      FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION:  https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/cases-proceedings/142-3255/roca-labs-inc

      TECH DIRT:  https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20140922/13125328599/pissedconsumer-fights-back-against-roca-labs-attempt-to-silence-customer-complaints.shtml

Vysera-CLS Class Action Lawsuit

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Sibutramine

Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons, yet it still keeps finding its way into the hands of innocent people.

According to the FDA " sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some patients and may present a significant risk for patients with a history of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or stroke. These products may also interact, in life-threatening ways, with other medications a consumer may be taking."

Thankfully, the FDA has been able to alert consumers of this substance, sibutramine, and the weight loss companies that sell sibutramine laced products.



Meizi Super Power Fruits Herbal Slimming Formula contains sibutramine; as confirmed by FDA labs and reported to consumers on September 3, 2015.

They are advising consumers not to purchase or use Meizi Super Power Fruits Herbal Slimming Formula, a product promoted and sold for weight loss on the website, www.slimeast.com.

As always:
"Health care professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of this product to FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
Complete and submit the report online MedWatch Online Voluntary Reporting Form, or:
Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178."

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