- The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected Tadalafil (a medicinal substance) in Ferrari Candy, and Sibutramine (a medicinal substance) in TK Premium Coffee.
Both food products are sold on various local e-commerce platforms. SFA has worked with these online e-commerce platforms to remove the listings of the products and issued advisories to the respective sellers to stop selling the products with immediate effect.
Tadalafil is a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction and should only be given under medical supervision. Inappropriate use of tadalafil is dangerous and can increase the risk of serious adverse effects, including heart attack, stroke, headache, migraine, irregular heart rate, and priapism (painful and exceedingly long erections). Tadalafil can also pose serious risks to certain individuals, including those with heart-related problems. They can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure in those who are on heart medications, especially those containing nitrates.
- Sibutramine is a prescription only weight loss medicine banned in Singapore since 2010, due to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Other serious health consequences reported with its use include heart problems and central nervous system disorders (e.g. psychosis and hallucinations). Seizures have also been reported with the use of sibutramine.
- Details of the products are as follows:
Product name: Ferrari Candy (advertised as ‘Rerrarii Candy’ on TikTok) - marketed as a sexual enhancement product with claims of boosting stamina and vitality Country of origin:
Not stated
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Product name: TK Premium Coffee - marketed as a weight reduction product through accelerating fat burning, increase in metabolism and suppression of appetite
Country of origin:
United States
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6. Consumers who have purchased the implicated products should not consume it. Those who have consumed the implicated products and have concerns about their health should seek medical advice. Consumers should also exercise caution and be mindful of the risks associated with consuming food bought from unknown or unverified sources and are advised to seek more information before making any purchase.
7. Members of the public who have any information on the sale and supply of this food product may write in to SFA at www.sfa.gov.sg/feedback.
