Invima issues health alert for counterfeit Sal de Frutas Lua digestive product

The National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima) issued a health alert regarding a counterfeit version of the digestive product Sal de Frutas Lua in Colombia. According to officials in Bogotá, the alert, identified as MA2610-198, concerns a specific fraudulent lot that poses risks to consumers. The counterfeit product is identified as lot 1M7500 and carries an expiration date of December 2027. This warning follows a previous health alert issued by Invima on August 29, 2025, regarding a different fraudulent lot of Sal de Frutas Lua Plus, specifically lot 0M8663, which had an expiration date of December 2026.

Identification of the counterfeit product

The original Sal de Frutas Lua is manufactured by TECNOFAR TQ S.A.S., which holds the current sanitary registration INVIMA 2023-010211-R3. However, the counterfeit units currently circulating in the market display an incorrect sanitary registration, listed as INVIMA 2008-010211-R2. Officials noted that the fraudulent packaging shows clear discrepancies in design, including the distribution of graphic elements, printing quality, and typography.

Furthermore, the coding found on the fake products, specifically "1M7500 DIC 2027," does not match the identification system used by TECNOFAR TQ S.A.S. for their authentic production. While TECNOFAR TQ S.A.S. confirmed they manufactured a lot with the number 1M7500, the company stated that this specific lot has already reached its expiration date and is no longer available on the market. This indicates that the lot 1M7500 currently being flagged is entirely unrelated to the legitimate manufacturer's inventory.

Consumer safety and reporting

Because the counterfeit product offers no guarantees of quality, safety, or efficacy, Invima has advised consumers to immediately stop using the identified lot. These fraudulent items are commonly sold through various channels, including retail stores, websites, social networks, and WhatsApp chains. Residents and visitors should exercise extreme caution when purchasing digestive aids through unofficial digital channels.

Invima has requested that anyone who has consumed the product and experienced negative effects should report these adverse reactions. Reports can be submitted through the WHO-UMC portal or via email at invimafv@invima.gov.co. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent further distribution of adulterated health products in the country.

Glossary

• Bogotá — Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. It serves as a territorial entity of the first order and is the main political, economic, administrative, industrial, cultural, aeronautical, technological, scientific, medical, educational and airport center of the country and northern South America.
• Invima — The National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance. It is an authority that issues health alerts and grants authorizations for medications.