"Rising Concern: Tianeptine Products Linked to Severe Illness Cluster"

The CDC has raised concerns about a surge in illnesses linked to tianeptine-containing products, with 20 cases reported in New Jersey. Neptune Resources has voluntarily recalled its Fix Elixir and tablets after finding them to contain the unapproved drug tianeptine, which has been associated with severe adverse effects and is being abused as an opioid alternative. The FDA has issued warnings and urged retailers to stop selling tianeptine products due to the potential for life-threatening interactions with other medications.