What unauthorised substances were found in the recalled drinks?

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Berryshine and BUM Energy Drinks Contained Unauthorised Medicinal Substances

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has identified sennosides and citicoline as the unauthorised medicinal substances found in the Berryshine Pure Enzyme Fiber with Prebiotics drink and six flavours of BUM Energy Drinks, respectively. These substances have specific medicinal uses and potential side effects that necessitate their exclusion from general food and beverage products. The affected products were sold via e-commerce platforms before their listings were removed.
Sennosides Found in Berryshine Pure Enzyme Fiber with Prebiotics

The Berryshine Pure Enzyme Fiber with Prebiotics drink was found to contain sennosides. Sennosides are a class of compounds primarily used as laxatives to relieve constipation. Their inclusion in a fibre enzyme product is unauthorised, and the SFA has alerted consumers to potential side effects, which can include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, and muscle weakness. The product was also mislabelled as being manufactured in Singapore, when it was in fact produced in Malaysia.
Citicoline Detected in Six BUM Energy Drink Flavours

Six specific flavours of BUM Energy Drinks—Blue Snow Cone, Champion Mentality, Peach Mango, Cherry Frost, Citrus Burst, and Orange Sunrise—were found to contain citicoline. Citicoline is a medicinal substance that is typically used in the treatment of stroke. The SFA has warned that consumption of citicoline in these energy drinks can lead to adverse effects such as insomnia, headaches, and alterations in blood pressure. These drinks were marketed towards enhancing mental clarity and as pre-workout supplements.
SFA's Warning and Action Against Unsafe Products

The SFA has issued a strong warning to consumers against purchasing or consuming the identified drinks. Individuals who have already bought these products are advised not to consume them and to seek medical consultation if they have any health concerns. The agency has also stated its commitment to taking enforcement action against any sellers found to be offering unsafe products containing banned or unauthorised ingredients.
Removal of Products from E-commerce Platforms

Following the SFA's findings, the affected drinks have been removed from online retail listings. Sellers were issued warnings to cease the sale of these products. This action is part of the SFA's ongoing efforts to ensure food safety and prevent the distribution of products that contain undeclared or unauthorised substances with potential health risks.

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