The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1348-2017·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 indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, and the hazard involves unapproved ingredients rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 26,651 containers of E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor. The product is sold under the Metabolic Nutrition brand. The recall is being conducted because the products contain picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as dietary ingredients.

The affected products include 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.

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 recalled lots.

The recalled product

Product
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor (UPC 764779-420734), fruit punch (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
26,651

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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