Dietary Supplements Recalled Due to Undeclared Pharmaceutical Ingredients

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a Class I recall—the most serious type of recall—of FORCE FOREVER 400mg Tablets, a dietary supplement marketed for joint and bone health. The recall, initiated by GNMart LLC, affects all lots of the product, which was distributed nationwide. The FDA determined that the supplement contained undeclared diclofenac and dexamethasone, 2 pharmaceutical ingredients that require regulatory approval due to their potential health risks. The 374 affected bottles of the product had an expiration date of March 27, 2030, and were being sold as an over-the-counter dietary supplement.

The recall was voluntarily initiated by GNMart LLC on December 12, 2024, with a press release issued on December 16, 2024. The recall was classified as Class I, meaning there is a reasonable probability that using this product could result in serious adverse health consequences or death. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can cause severe gastrointestinal bleeding, cardiovascular risks, and kidney damage when used without medical supervision. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that can suppress the immune system, increase blood sugar levels, and cause adrenal insufficiency when taken unknowingly or without proper tapering. 

Because FORCE FOREVER 400mg tablets were marketed without an FDA-approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), consumers and health care providers were unaware of these hidden risks. The recall remains ongoing, and consumers are urged to discontinue use immediately.