Public warned against ‘Keto’ peanut butter

THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday warned the public against consuming “Keto Filipino Bakeshop Low Carb & Sugar Free Peanut Butter Sweetened w/ Stevia” which it said has not undergone evaluation by the agency.

“The FDA verified through online monitoring or post-marketing surveillance that the abovementioned food product is not registered and no corresponding Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) has been issued,” the DFA said on Advisory No. 2024-0137.

“Since this food product has not gone through evaluation process of the FDA, the agency cannot assure its quality and safety,” it also said. – Gerard Naval