MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Double Berry Recalled for Commercial Spoilage
NBTY Inc. is recalling 5,412 bottles of MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Double Berry dietary supplement because the product's color, odor, and taste have changed, failing quality standards.
What this means for you
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III and involves commercial spoilage affecting quality standards rather than a safety hazard, which aligns with the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic or packaging-only issues.
Plain-English summary
NBTY Inc. is recalling 5,412 bottles of MET-Rx Extreme NOS Pumped Double Berry Naturally and Artificially Flavored Dietary Supplement. The affected product is the 20 fl. oz. (591 mL) bottle, identified by UPC 7 49826 35909 0, Item Number 35909, and Lot # 470645 with an expiration date of 11/30/2013. The recall is nationwide.
The recall was initiated because the color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. The source text identifies this issue as commercial spoilage.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of the dietary supplement 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 NOS PUMPED DOUBLE BERRY Naturally and Artificially Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1.25 PT) (591 mL), UPC 7 49826 35909 0, Label Revision 01C, Item Number 35909 (Bottle) Item Number 35910 (case) --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc. Boca Ra
- Manufacturer
- NBTY Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,412
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 (2)
- Lot # 470645
- exp. 11/30/2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 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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