The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0100-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Cellect and Essentials Factor Multi-Mineral Supplement Recalled for Arsenic and Lead

Images Unlimited Products is recalling Cellect and Essentials Factor multi-mineral supplements due to unsafe levels of arsenic and lead.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves unsafe levels of heavy metals (arsenic and lead), which are significant health hazards. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or health risks are rated as Severe.

Plain-English summary

Images Unlimited Products, dba Cellect Products, is recalling approximately 3,943 bottles of CELLECT brand and ESSENTIALS FACTOR Cell Synergy brand Unflavored Powdered Mix Multi-Mineral & Vitamin Supplement. The product is packaged in white plastic bottles with a net weight of approximately 20.4 OZ (1.28 LB) 579g. The specific lot affected is 041907, with a manufacturing date of 05/20/2019.

The recall was initiated because the product contains unsafe levels of arsenic and lead. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. It was also sent to individual customers in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, Croatia, Hong Kong, India, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Oman, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
CELLECT brand and ESSENTIALS FACTOR Cell Synergy brand Unflavored Powdered Mix Multi-Mineral & Vitamin Supplement NET WT. Approximately 20.4 OZ (1.28 LB) 579g in white plastic bottles
Affected units
3,943

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)

  • Lot: 041907 MFG: 05/20/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.