The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall for Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula due to potential adverse reactions, such as muscle cramps, joint pain, fatigue, serious hair loss, and diarrhea.

The recalled Total Body Formula, distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta, Georgia, come in flavors of Peach Nectar and Tropical Orange. The Total Body Formula comes in both a 32-ounce bottle and an 8-ounce bottle.

The recalled Total Body Mega Formula comes in Orange/Tangerine flavor. The Total Body Mega Formula comes in a 32-ounce bottle.

Both were distributed in several states including:

• Alabama,
• California,
• Florida,
• Georgia,
• Kentucky,
• Louisiana,
• Michigan,
• Missouri,
• New Jersey,
• North Carolina,
• Ohio,
• Pennsylvania,
• Tennessee,
• Texas and
• Virginia.

The Florida Department of Health released 23 reports of individuals who had serious reactions to the products seven to 10 days after consuming the recalled formulas. The FDA is researching which ingredients are causing the adverse reactions. It is suspected that selenium, a trace mineral, might be the cause of the reactions.

The FDA advises consumers to stop using and discard the products immediately. The FDA also advises consumers who used the recalled products and experienced serious reactions to contact a health care professional. Adverse reactions can be reported at 1-800-332-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ?FDA Warns Consumers about “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula” March 27, 2008.