Purported ‘Cancer Cure’ Linked To Heart Toxicity Is US FDA’s Latest Warning Target In Supplements
Executive Summary
The ingredient, cesium chloride, also was the subject of a citizen petition by consumer advocacy group Public Citizen asking the FDA to prohibit its use in supplements. The FDA has warned five firms marketing products labeled as supplements and containing cesium chloride.
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