Empirical Labs SuperFuel Plus Mocha Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination
Empirical Labs is recalling SuperFuel Plus Mocha dietary supplements due to potential adulteration with chloramphenicol.
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 agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a hazardous adulterant.
Plain-English summary
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling certain lots of Empirical Labs Building Health SuperFuel Plus Mocha Flavor dietary supplements. The product is a whey protein isolate containing milk.
The recall is being conducted due to the potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol. The affected product is identified by Lot 3061708. The quantity involved is 62 units.
The product was distributed to Idaho, Minnesota, and South Carolina, as well as to Sweden. There are no military, government, or VA consignees. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Empirical Labs Building Health SuperFuel Plus Mocha Flavor; Whey protein isolate (milk); Dietary Supplement
- Manufacturer
- Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 62
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)
- Lots: 3061708
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 13 recalled by Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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