The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1352-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

Metabolic Nutrition Pre-Workout Powder Recalled for Unapproved Ingredients

IQ Formulations is recalling Metabolic Nutrition 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

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 voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

IQ Formulations, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,405 containers of Metabolic Nutrition P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, fruit punch. The product is being recalled because it contains Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as dietary ingredients.

The affected product is identified by UPC 764779-360238. The recall includes specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from February 2019 to May 2019. The distribution pattern for this product is currently unknown.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, fruit punch (UPC 764779-360238). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.
Affected units
1,405

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.

See all 9 products in this recall →