MET-Rx Extreme Thermo Rage Watermelon Supplement Recalled for Spoilage
NBTY Inc. is recalling MET-Rx Extreme Thermo Rage Watermelon dietary supplements because Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample. This is a commercial spoilage issue.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is identified as commercial spoilage rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score associated with low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.
Plain-English summary
NBTY Inc. is voluntarily recalling MET-Rx Extreme Thermo Rage Watermelon dietary supplements, 8 fl. oz. bottles. The recall involves Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B. The affected lots are # 430855 (Expiration Date 12/21/12) and # 430856 (Expiration Date 12/29/12). A total of 40,668 bottles were shipped and sold in cases of 12.
The recall was initiated because Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. The source text identifies this as an issue of commercial spoilage. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and expiration dates against the information provided. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-RX Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
- Manufacturer
- NBTY Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
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 (4)
- Lot # 430855
- Expiration Date 12/21/12
- Lot # 430856
- Expiration Date 12/29/12
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by NBTY Inc. 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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