The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0408-2019·Announced 2018-11-14

NUTRANEXT Toxin Absorber Recalled for Elevated Lead Levels

NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC is recalling Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root packets because routine testing found elevated lead levels.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 elevated lead levels, 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

NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC is voluntarily recalling specific batches of Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root, available in 14-packet and 30-packet sizes. The recall involves 5,456 units distributed to US and foreign consignees. The affected products are identified by specific batch numbers listed in the recall notice.

Routine quality testing identified elevated levels of lead above applicable 2232 levels. The FDA notes that these elevated levels may pose potential health risks to a portion of the population. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased these specific batches should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Toxin Absorber with Organic Ginger Root - 14 packets and 30 packets
Manufacturer
NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

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 (20)

  • 14 packets: Batch #1085469
  • 1076334
  • 1074945
  • 1070295
  • 1064813
  • 1063207
  • 1054029
  • 1052641
  • 1048733
  • 1042087
  • 1040683. 30 Packets: Batch 1088879
  • 1085470
  • 1080738
  • 1074946
  • 1070296
  • 1064814
  • 1063208
  • 1061853
  • 1060449
  • 1057344

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by NUTRANEXT BUSINESS LLC 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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