The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1349-2017·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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 25,273 containers of E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, green apple. The product is manufactured by IQ Formulations, LLC and branded as Metabolic Nutrition. The recall affects specific lots with expiration dates ranging from January 2019 to August 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 listed as unknown.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it and check the lot number and expiration date on the packaging to determine if it is part of the recall. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, green apple (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
25,273

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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