GEC LX Laxoplex Recalled for Undeclared Anabolic Steroids
Genetic Edge Compounds LLC is recalling GEC LX Laxoplex dietary supplements because FDA analysis found the product tainted with undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid-like substances.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Genetic Edge Compounds LLC is recalling GEC LX Laxoplex 60 capsules Dietary Supplement, 60 count bottle. The product was marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) and was instead sold as a dietary supplement.
The recall was initiated because FDA analysis determined the product was tainted with undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid-like substances. The recall covers 1,759 bottles (105,540 capsules) distributed nationwide. All lots are affected.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- GEC LX Laxoplex 60 capsules Dietary Supplement, 60 count bottle, Manufactured by GEC, McKinney, TX, 75070, UPC: 700580499842
- Manufacturer
- Genetic Edge Compounds LLC
- Category
- Drug — Dietary Supplement
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All lots.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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