The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1338-2013·Announced 2013-05-01

Nexgen Pharma Recalls L-Arginine Supplement Due to Subpotency

Nexgen Pharma is recalling a specific lot of L-Arginine L-Ornithine Alpha Lipoic Acid capsules because the Alpha Lipoic Acid ingredient is subpotent.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is subpotency of an ingredient, which is a minor quality defect rather than a safety hazard like contamination or mislabeling of allergens.

Plain-English summary

Nexgen Pharma, Inc. is recalling a specific lot of Free Form Amino Acids L-Arginine 7 L-Ornithine Complex With Alpha-Lipoic Acid dietary supplements. The recall is due to the subpotency of the Alpha Lipoic Acid ingredient in the product.

The affected product is sold in 50 and 100-count bottles. The specific lot number is 412567. A total of 4,571 bottles were distributed to large and small retailers nationwide, as well as to two foreign locations in Canada and the Netherlands.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of the supplement should stop using it and contact the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Free Form Amino Acids L-Arginine 7 L-Ornithine Complex With Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Promotes Circulation and Muscle Development, Dietary Supplement, 50 Vegetarian Capsules, Gluten Free, Serving Size 2 Capsules. Each product is produced for a specific customer with their distribution
Affected units
4,571

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)

  • Lot number 412567.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Nexgen Pharma, Inc.

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