The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1345-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

SYNEDREX Weight Loss Solution Recalled for Unapproved Ingredients

IQ Formulations is recalling SYNEDREX weight loss capsules because they contain Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate, which are not recognized as dietary ingredients.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a significant hazard (unapproved ingredients in a stimulant product) corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe), as it is not a Class I recall but involves a risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 67,113 bottles of SYNEDREX, Powerful stimulant weight loss solution, 45 capsules. The product is manufactured by IQ Formulations, LLC and sold under the Metabolic Nutrition brand. The recall covers multiple lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from March 2019 to July 2019.

The recall was initiated because the products contain Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA). These substances are not recognized as dietary ingredients by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The distribution pattern for the affected units is currently unknown.

Consumers who possess this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. For further information or to arrange a return, consumers should contact the recalling firm, IQ Formulations, LLC.

The recalled product

Product
SYNEDREX, Powerful stimulant weight loss solution, 45 capsules (UPC 764779-224592). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
67,113

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)

  • Lots: 1607404 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607405 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607406 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607407 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607501 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607502 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607503 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607504 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607505 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607506 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607510 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607511 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607512 (Exp 03/2019) 1607602 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607603 (Exp 03/2019) 1607604 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607605 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607606 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607607 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607608 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607609 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607610 (Exp 03/2019)

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by IQ Formulations, 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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