The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1350-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

IQ Formulations Recalls Pre-Workout Powder Containing Unapproved Ingredients

IQ Formulations is recalling P.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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), as the agency's own classification mandates a minimum score of 4.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is recalling approximately 1,403 containers of P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, watermelon flavor. The product is manufactured by IQ Formulations, LLC and sold under the Metabolic Nutrition brand.

The recall was initiated because the product contains Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as dietary ingredients. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Affected lots include 1607403, 1613102, 1613101, 1607601, 1607509, 1613201, 1606001, and 1606007. The distribution pattern is currently unknown. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, watermelon flavor (UPC 764779-360450). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition
Manufacturer
IQ Formulations, LLC
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
1,403

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 (8)

  • Lots: 1607403 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1613102 (Exp 05/2019)
  • 1613101 (Exp 05/2019)
  • 1607601 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1607509 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1613201 (Exp 03/2019)
  • 1606001 (Exp 02/2019)
  • 1606007 (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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