IQ Formulations, LLC

Recall #F-1346-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-16

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

A pre-workout powder product (Metabolic Nutrition brand, watermelon flavor) is being recalled because it contains two ingredients that are not approved for use in dietary supplements. The FDA determined these ingredients pose potential safety concerns.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased or is using this specific pre-workout powder should be concerned, as the unapproved ingredients could cause harmful health effects.

What to do

Check if you have this product by looking for the UPC 764779-4407566 on the container. If you do, stop using it and contact IQ Formulations, LLC or your retailer for a refund. You can also report any health problems you experienced to the FDA.

Product

E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, Watermelon flavor (UPC 764779-4407566). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.

Reason for recall

Products contain Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as a dietary ingredients

Quantity affected

Approximately 27,353 containers

Distribution

Unknown

Lot / code info

Lots: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019), 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019), 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019), 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1620401 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620402 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620403 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1600708 (Exp 07/08/2019), 1603602 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603604 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1603603 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1604205 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604204 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604203 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604301 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604302 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604303 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1605307 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1605106 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605105 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605506 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605507 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605508 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1622304 (Exp 08/10/2019), 1603904 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603905 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604004 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604005 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604002 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604006 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604806 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604709 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604708 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604903 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604805 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604807 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1605610 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1604001 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1600707 (Exp 01/09/2019), 1603204 (Exp 02/03/2019), 1603601 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603509 (Exp 02/04/2019), 1604103 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604201 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604101 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604202 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604102 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604104 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1605003 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1605002 (Exp 02/19/2019).1605007 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1604905 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604906 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604904 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1605001 (Exp 08/05/2019), 1622303 (Exp 08/10/2019).

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2024-09-20