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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of a liquid dietary supplement, warning the product can cause severe adverse reactions.

The Florida Department Health has reported 23 individuals have experience serious reactions after consuming Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar and Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. Possible reactions include significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue.

The Total Body Formula products are sold in 8-ounce and 32-ounce plastic bottles. The Total Body Mega Formula is sold in 32-ounce plastic bottles. The products, distributed by Total Body Essential Nutrition of Atlanta, have been distributed in Ohio, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

The FDA is advising consumers in all states to avoid using the products immediately and to discard the them by placing them in a trash receptacle outside of the home.

Consumers who have been taking the products and have experienced adverse reactions should consult their health care professional. Consumers and health care professionals can also report adverse events to the FDA's MedWatch program at 800-FDA-1088 or online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

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