The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1346-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

IQ Formulations Recalls E.S.P. Pre-Workout Powder for Unapproved Ingredients

IQ Formulations is recalling E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder because it contains 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 FDA has classified this recall as Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall is assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), as it represents a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 27,353 containers of E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, Watermelon flavor. The product is manufactured by IQ Formulations, LLC and branded as Metabolic Nutrition. The recall is being conducted because the product contains picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as dietary ingredients.

The recall covers specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from January 2019 to August 2019. The distribution pattern for these products is listed as unknown in the source documentation. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the list provided by the FDA and stop using the product if it matches. The source text does not specify a return address or refund procedure, so consumers should refer to the official FDA recall notice for further instructions on how to dispose of or return the product.

The recalled product

Product
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, Watermelon flavor (UPC 764779-4407566). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
27,353

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: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019)
  • 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019)
  • 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019)
  • 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019)
  • 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019)
  • 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019)
  • 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019)
  • 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019)
  • 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019)
  • 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019)
  • 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019)
  • 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019)
  • 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019)
  • 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019)
  • 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019)
  • 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019)
  • 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019)
  • 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019)
  • 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019)
  • 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019)

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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