The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1165-2016·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling Zero Xtreme High Performance Fat Burner capsules, 30-count bottles, distributed by Xtreme Z Distributors, Inc. The recall involves 70,350 capsules from Lot 1220062085 with an expiration date of 09/16. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the product was marketed without an approved New Drug Application (NDA) or Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA). FDA sampling and analysis confirmed the presence of sibutramine and desmethylsibutramine in the capsules.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
Zero Xtreme High Performance Fat Burner capsules, 30-count bottle, Distributed by Xtreme Z Distributors, Inc., Miami, FL 33180
Affected units
70,350

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 (2)

  • Lot 1220062085
  • Exp. 09/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.