IQ Formulations, LLC

Recall #F-1348-2017 · Initiated 2016-08-16

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

IQ Formulations is recalling certain batches of Metabolic Nutrition E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder in fruit punch flavor because they contain two ingredients (Picamilon and methylpentane citrate, also called DMBA) that are not approved for use in dietary supplements. The FDA does not recognize these as safe dietary ingredients.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased and used this product should be aware, as these unapproved ingredients may pose health risks.

What to do

Check if you own this product by looking for the UPCs 764779-420734 or 764779-430740 on the container. If you have it, stop using it and contact IQ Formulations or consult your doctor if you have any health concerns after using this product.

Product

E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor (UPC 764779-420734), fruit punch (UPC 764779-430740). 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 26,651 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