The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1347-2017·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

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 II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible health risk. The hazard involves unapproved ingredients (picamilon and methylpentane citrate) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 34,100 containers of E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor. The recall was initiated because the product contains picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as dietary ingredients by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The affected product is identified by UPC 764779-410728. The recall covers numerous specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from January 2019 to August 2019. The distribution pattern for these products is currently unknown.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and check their lot numbers against the list provided by the FDA. The source text does not specify a return address or refund process, but consumers are advised to follow standard FDA recall guidance for unapproved dietary ingredients.

The recalled product

Product
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor (UPC 764779-410728.
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
34,100

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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