The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0843-2019·Announced 2019-02-13

AdvoCare SleepWorks Liquid Supplement Recalled for Unapproved Ingredient

AdvoCare International is recalling SleepWorks Liquid Vitamin & Mineral Herbal Supplement because it contains beta phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid HCl.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate risk. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific health hazards associated with the presence of the ingredient, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving labeling or composition issues without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

AdvoCare International, LP is recalling SleepWorks Liquid Vitamin & Mineral Herbal Supplement, 12 single serving bottles (2 Fl Oz each), product code W3721. The recall involves 53,205 cartons distributed in the United States. Affected lots include 1711010, 1711018, 1801168, 1801180, 1802108, 1802123, 1802136, 1803198, 1806019, 1806141, 1806159, 1807068, 1808061, and 1809089.

The product is being recalled because it contains beta phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid HCl. The source text does not specify if this ingredient is unapproved, illegal, or mislabeled, only that it is present in the product.

Consumers with this product should check the lot number on the packaging against the list above. If the product matches the recalled description and lot numbers, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
SleepWorks Liquid Vitamin & Mineral Herbal Supplement 12 single serving bottles - 2 Fl Oz (60 mL) Net 24 Fl Oz (720 mL), product code W3721
Affected units
53,205

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 (14)

  • Lots 1711010
  • 1711018
  • 1801168
  • 1801180
  • 1802108
  • 1802123
  • 1802136
  • 1803198
  • 1806019
  • 1806141
  • 1806159
  • 1807068
  • 1808061
  • 1809089

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · AdvoCare International, LP

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