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FDA warning to a pharmacy triggers protest on the Internet.

Sales of herbal supplement Fruta Planta, a self-proclaimed “All Natural Chinese Weight Loss Solution,” have been halted after the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered an undisclosed drug in the product during recent laboratory analyses.

Nutrition 21, Inc. announced the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued its safety assessment supporting the use of chromium picolinate in foods intended for the general population in the European Union (EU).

The Stratas Foods LLC Management Committee announced the appointment of Tedd Kruse to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective January 3, 2011.

Cooper Complete, a division of Cooper Concepts, developed a supplement called Cooper Complete Dermatologic Health that relies on the latest research to deliver proper nutrients in the right dose to achieve results, Whitthorne says.

Nordic Naturals’ 2010 partnership with Vitamin Angels and their “Thrive to Five” program has provided a valuable contribution to their distribution of micronutrients to children in the Dominican Republic by supplying important omega-3 essential fatty acids.

China Botanic Pharmaceutical Inc. announced that as of fiscal year ending October 31, 2010, the Company’s new all-natural anti-depressant and nerve regulation product—Compound Schisandra Tablets (“Schisandra Tablets”), a single plant-based medicine, has achieved sales of RMB 3.0 million (or $0.5 million) since its launch in July 2010.

NutritionalFinds.com, a division of Natural Discoveries LLC, announced that they have been granted the exclusive rights to represent SoluBest for nutraceutical applications in North America.

Jarrow Formulas, Inc. has announced that Ideal Bowel Support 299v has been named a “2010 Best New Product” by Vitamin Retailer Magazine.