Diet pill death triggers raids (opens original article in a new tab)

Thai authorities raided locations to seize illegal weight-loss supplements after a death linked to the product, which contains a banned substance with serious health risks.

• Authorities raided locations in Sakon Nakhon and Nonthaburi to seize illegal weight-loss supplements linked to a death.
• The supplement 'Baschi' was found to contain sibutramine, a banned substance with serious cardiovascular risks.
• The FDA warned consumers to check product registration and avoid unverified health supplements due to potential fatal side effects.