The U.S. Food and Drug Administartion announced today a recall of supplement products sold under the name Aspire36 and Aspire Lite. The manufacturer, Palo Alto Labs, is recalling the recalled supplements because lab analysis by the FDA of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite samples found the products contained Aildenafil in trace amounts and Dimethyl sildenafil thione (sulfoaildenafil), a purported analog of Sildenafil – an FDA-approved drug used as treatment for male Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

This may pose a threat to consumers because the “extra” ingredients may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. The recalled Aspire36 and Aspire Lite drugs were sold nationwide as a blister pack containing one liquid capsule or a bottle containing either three (3) or twelve (12) liquid capsules.

According to the FDA, consumers should return the recalled ED drugs for a full refund. Consumers may also contact Palo Alto Labs at 1-877-240-3340.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Palo Alto Labs Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Aspire36 and Aspire Lite, two Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements ,” February 28. 2008.