Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kian Pee Wan Dietary supplement capsules marketed for treatment for gaining weight recall: Device & Drug Safety/Unapproved Drug

Recall published 7 months ago

Device & Drug Safety/Unapproved Drug

Kian Pee Wan Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplementsKian Pee Wan Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplements (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

What the notice says: Corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries, psychiatric problems, and lead to cardiovascular events.

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
March 30, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Kian Pee Wan
Product type
Dietary supplements
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
eBay

Products covered by this recall

Dietary supplement capsules marketed for treatment for gaining weight and stimulating appetite.

What the company announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 03/30/2026 - Flushing, New York, Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID), Buy-herbal.com is recalling all lots of Kian Pee Wan capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found that the product contains the undeclared drug ingredients dexamethasone and cyproheptadine. Products containing dexamethasone and cyproheptadine cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Kian Pee Wan capsules are an unapproved drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and therefore, subject to recall.

Risk Statement: Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions. Corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries, psychiatric problems, and lead to cardiovascular events. When corticosteroids are taken for a prolonged period, or at high doses, they can suppress the adrenal gland (a disorder in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones) and adverse consequences can range from limited adverse consequences to death. Additionally, abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms. Cyproheptadine is a prescription antihistamine used for seasonal allergy treatment. Consumption of undeclared cyproheptadine may cause sedation, dizziness, fatigue, restlessness, dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea/constipation, urinary retention, blurred vision.

Kian Pee Wan capsules are marketed as a dietary supplement for weight gain and stimulating appetite. It is packaged in a white bottle with beige label containing 30 pills. Kian Pee Wan capsules were distributed nationwide online on eBay.com.

Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID) is notifying its customers by this press announcement and via email and is arranging for returns of this recalled product. Customers and retailers that have Kian Pee Wan capsules , should stop using this product and/or return to the place of purchase, discard, or contact their doctor.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact SiewLee Wong by email at [email protected] or via phone at 347-313-8605, Monday through Friday from 10am till 6pm Eastern Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this recalled product. Customers can return their product to the point of purchase for a refund. Customers that bought from Aphreseller (Ebay seller ID) can return to 136-61 41st Ave, #602, Flushing NY 11355

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online : www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm 1

Regular Mail or Fax : Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 2 or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

What to do about Allergen

Kian Pee Wan — This is a labelling recall rather than a contamination one: something that must be declared is in the product and is not on the label.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  3. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  4. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers and retailers that have Kian Pee Wan capsules , should stop using this product and/or return to the place of purchase, discard, or contact their doctor.

Company contact: Aphreseller — Consumers: SiewLee Wong, 347-313-8605, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Kian Pee Wan dietary supplements recalled?

Device & Drug Safety/Unapproved Drug Corticosteroid use can impair a person’s ability to fight infections and can cause high blood sugar levels, muscle injuries, psychiatric problems, and lead to cardiovascular events.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers and retailers that have Kian Pee Wan capsules , should stop using this product and/or return to the place of purchase, discard, or contact their doctor.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at eBay.

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