The Recall Desk

Hazard

Unapproved Ingredient recalls

87 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
87
Critical
12
Severe
32
Most recent
2025-02-05

Of the 87 unapproved ingredient recalls we have scored against our rubric, 12 (14%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 32 (37%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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51–75 of 87

  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1348-2017·2017-02-01

    IQ Formulations Recalls E.S.P. Pre-Workout Powder for Unapproved Ingredients

    IQ Formulations is recalling E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder because it contains picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate, which are not recognized as dietary ingredients.

    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.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    0 states
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1165-2016·2016-07-13

    FDA Recalls Zero Xtreme Fat Burner for Unapproved Ingredients

    The FDA is recalling Zero Xtreme High Performance Fat Burner capsules because testing found unapproved ingredients. Consumers should stop using the product.

    Product
    Zero Xtreme High Performance Fat Burner capsules, 30-count bottle, Distributed by Xtreme Z Distributors, Inc., Miami, FL 33180
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0970-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls Asia Black 25 Ephedra Extreme Fat Burner for Unapproved Ingredients

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Asia Black 25 Ephedra Extreme Fat Burner because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid, an unapproved ingredient in dietary supplements.

    Product
    Asia Black 25 Ephedra Extreme Fat Burner Potent Dietary Supplement packaged in 100 capsule containers. Distributed by Cloma Pharma Laboratories, Samford, CT 06902.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0962-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls Thermo FX Supplement for Unapproved Salicylic Acid

    Novacare, LLC is recalling The People's Chemist Thermo FX Barely Legal Thermogenic Aid because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid in the product.

    Product
    The People's Chemist Thermo FX Barely Legal Thermogenic Aid, packaged in 90 capsule containers. Manufactured by TPC, LLC, www.thepeopleschemist.com.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0966-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls Thin and Slim Thermogenic Fat Burner for Unapproved Ingredient

    Novacare, LLC is recalling The Store Thin and Slim Thermogenic Fat Burner because FDA sampling found salicylic acid, an ingredient not approved for dietary supplements.

    Product
    The Store Thin and Slim Thermogenic Fat Burner Dietary Supplement packaged in 90 capsule containers. Distributed by The Store 2050 E. 6200 S., Holladay, UT 84121, The Store Holliday, 4695 S.Holladay Blvd, Holladay, UT 84117, The Store Midway, 42 W. Main Street, Midway, UT 84049.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0973-2016·2016-06-15

    Novacare Recalls Unapproved Dietary Supplements Containing Salicylic Acid

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Xcellerator dietary supplements because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid in products marketed without an approved NDA/ANDA.

    Product
    Xcellerator (product not labeled)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0961-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls Fataway Ultimate Stack Supplement for Unapproved Salicylic Acid

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Thin and Slim Fataway Ultimate Stack with Chromium because FDA sampling found unapproved salicylic acid in the dietary supplement.

    Product
    Thin and Slim Fataway Ultimate Stack with Chromium, packaged per 120 capsules. Distributed by Dale H Enterprises Inc. Lewisburg, PA 17837, www.fataway.org.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0971-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls Black Widow 25 Ephedra Fat Burner for Unapproved Ingredient

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Black Widow 25 Ephedra Super Potent Fat Burner because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid in the product.

    Product
    Black Widow 25 Ephedra Super Potent Fat Burner Dietary Supplement packaged in 100 capsule containers. Distributed by Cloma Pharma Laboratories, Samford, CT 06902.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0969-2016·2016-06-15

    Novacare Recalls Thin and Slim Extreme Stack Fat Burner Supplement

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Thin and Slim Extreme Stack Fat Burner dietary supplements because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid.

    Product
    Thin and Slim Extreme Stack Fat Burner Dietary Supplement packaged in 90 capsule containers. TSN Labs Inc., P.O. Box 38, Midvale, UT 84047, 1-800-769-7290, www.tsn2000.com
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0963-2016·2016-06-15

    FDA Recalls MaxOut Body Fat Burner for Unapproved Salicylic Acid

    Novacare, LLC is recalling MaxOut Body Fat Burner with Ephedra because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of salicylic acid in the dietary supplement.

    Product
    Thin and Slim MaxOut Body Max Out FX Fat Burner with Ephedra packaged in containers of 60 capsules. Distributed by Teamtrade, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 1-866-MaxOut www.MaxOutBODY.com.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0968-2016·2016-06-15

    Dietary Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Salicylic Acid Content

    Novacare, LLC is recalling Thin and Slim Naturally AM dietary supplements because FDA sampling confirmed the presence of unapproved salicylic acid.

    Product
    Thin and Slim Naturally The Natural Alternative AM Dietary Supplement packaged in 90 capsule containers. Distributed by TSN Labs Inc., P.O. Box 38, Midvale, UT 84047, 1-800-769-7290, www.tsn2000.com
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0526-2016·2016-02-10

    Herbal Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Human Placenta Ingredient

    Madison One Acme Inc. is recalling Tong Ren Tang Shenjing Shuairuo Wan because it contains unapproved human placenta, which may transmit disease.

    Product
    Tong Ren Tang Shenjing Shuairuo Wan Herbal Supplement 240 pills UPC Code: 6 904579 129602 Distributed by: Solstice Medicine Company
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    27 states
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2412-2015·2015-06-17

    Nuevotanicals Recalls Greenjoy Herbal Mind & Body Shot for Kratom Content

    Nuevotanicals is recalling Greenjoy Herbal Mind & Body Shots because the product contains Kratom. The recall covers products distributed in twelve states.

    Product
    100% NATURAL HERBAL MIND & BODY SHOT greenjoy Sustained, Relaxed Energy Supports Mood & Immune Functions Relief of pain for aging bodies HERBAL SUPPLEMENT 2.0 fl oz (59 mL) Formulated + MfG'd by NUEVOtanicals, LLC Fort Worth, Texas 76112 Distributed by: Scientific Bota
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    12 states
  • HighFDA (Food)·F-2414-2015·2015-06-17

    FDA Recalls Kr8om Max Kratom Tablets Due to Kratom Content

    Nuevotanicals is recalling Kr8om Max2, Max5, and Max10 tablets because they contain Kratom. The products were distributed in 12 states.

    Product
    Kr8om Max2 All-Natural Extraction, Formulation, and Distribution by NUEVOtanicals, LLC Fort Worth, TX 76112, 2 tablets; Kr8om Max5 All-Natural Extraction, Formulation, and Distribution by NUEVOtanicals, LLC Fort Worth, TX 76112, 5 tablets; Kr8om Max10 All-Natural Extraction, Form
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    12 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0424-2015·2015-04-01

    B-Lipo Capsules Recalled for Containing Unapproved Controlled Substance Lorcaserin

    Bethel Nutritional Consulting is recalling B-Lipo capsules because they contain Lorcaserin, a controlled substance, and were marketed without FDA approval.

    Product
    B-Lipo, 30 Capsules, Manufactured by KM DALI, Kunming, China for Bethel Nutritional Consulting, Inc.599 West 190th Street, Suite #1 NYC, NY 10040.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-0018-2015·2014-10-15

    SABA ACE Appetite Control Energy Recalled for DMAA Presence

    AMS Health Sciences is recalling SABA ACE products manufactured before September 2013 due to the presence of DMAA.

    Product
    saba; ACE; Appetite Control Energy; 052234; 07/2015; Distributed by Saba; 711 NE 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    2 states
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1569-2014·2014-09-17

    Chirothin Dietary Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

    ChiroNutraceutical LLC is recalling Chirothin dietary supplement bottles because the product contains unapproved human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and was marketed without an approved NDA or ANDA.

    Product
    CHIROTHIN Dietary Supplement, 2 Fl Oz (60 ml), OTC. Manufactured for ChiroNeutraceutical, 877-377-7636, Chesterfield, MO 63005.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2399-2014·2014-09-03

    Beta Labs Recalls Phentylene Dietary Supplement Containing DMAA

    Beta Labs is recalling Phentylene capsules because they contain DMAA, a substance not permitted in dietary supplements.

    Product
    PHENTALENE (TM), PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE, With 50 mg of Ephedra Extract, 90 CAPSULES, Distributed by Beta Labs, LTD, Newark, DE 19711, UPC 670541599822
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Food)·F-2400-2014·2014-09-03

    Beta Labs Recalls PHEnFX Dietary Supplement Containing Unapproved DMAA

    Beta Labs is recalling 743 units of PHEnFX dietary supplements because they contain DMAA, a substance not permitted in dietary supplements.

    Product
    PHEnFX (TM), PHENO 550 mg, PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE, 90 CAPSULES, Manufactured for: Beta Labs, LTD, Newark, DE 19711, UPC 029882559802
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2054-2014·2014-07-09

    Physique Enhancing Science Recalls ALPHAMINE Powder Due to Unapproved Ingredient

    Physique Enhancing Science is recalling ALPHAMINE thermogenic powder because it contains Aegeline, an unapproved new dietary ingredient.

    Product
    Physique Enhancing Science ALPHAMINE, Powerful Thermogenic Powder, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 8.9 oz (252 g). Raspberry Lemonade and Fruit Punch flavors.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2055-2014·2014-07-09

    Physique Enhancing Science Pre-Workout Recalled for Unapproved Ingredient

    Physique Enhancing Science is recalling ENHANCED Ultra Advanced Pre-Workout supplements because they contain Aegeline, an unapproved new dietary ingredient.

    Product
    Physique Enhancing Science ENHANCED, Ultra Advanced Pre-Workout, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT Net Wt. 5.22 oz (148 g). In BlueRazz and Fruit Punch flavors
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1988-2014·2014-06-11

    Prep Enterprises Recalls Captain Kratom and Related Products

    Prep Enterprises is recalling Captain Kratom, Arena Ethnobotanicals, and Kratom Pro products because they may contain Kratom.

    Product
    CAPTAIN KRATOM GOLD XL 30 Grams MAENG DA CAPSULES CAPTAIN KRATOM GOLD 15 GRAMS MAENG DA CAPSULES CAPTAIN KRATOM PREMIUM THAI POWDER 15 Grams CAPTAIN KRATOM PREMIUM BALI CAPSULES 15 Grams CAPTAIN VIETNAM KRATOM PREMIUM PLATINUM STRAIN 15 GRAMS CAPTAIN KRATOM PREMIUM THAI LEAF
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    17 states
  • ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1758-2014·2014-04-16

    Smiley National Recalls Kratom Products Due to Unapproved Ingredients

    Smiley National is voluntarily recalling four kratom products because they contain unapproved dietary ingredients.

    Product
    Natural Bali Kratom 40, capsule, UPC code 5410600335, 20 capsules per bottle.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Food)·F-1746-2014·2014-04-09

    Walong Recalls Asian Taste Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds for Unapproved Ingredient

    Walong Marketing is recalling Asian Taste Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds because they contain sodium copper chlorophyllin, an ingredient not permitted in U.S. food products.

    Product
    Asian Taste (Brand) Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds, 8 oz., UPC 673367418186.
    Category
    Food
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide