The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1366-2016·Announced 2016-05-25

Empirical Labs Recalls Liposomal Magnesium Supplement for Mold Contamination Risk

Empirical Labs is recalling Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement due to potential mold contamination. The recall affects 1,972 bottles sold nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (mold contamination) where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement, 6 FL. OZ (180 ml), due to the potential for mold contamination. The product is packaged in a six-ounce plastic Royalty Bottle with a 24mm vented flip top lid and is sold under the brands DESBIO and Seeking Health. The specific item number is DES004Z.

The recall involves 1,972 bottles with Lot Numbers 5101206 and 5111003. The product was distributed nationwide, with no foreign or government/VA/military consignees. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots. They should contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement. 6 FL. OZ (180 ml) The product is packaged in a six ounce, plastic, Royalty Bottle, with a 24mm vented flip top lid. item number: DES004Z. Sold under brands DESBIO and Seeking Health
Affected units
1,972

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 (1)

  • Lot Number: 5101206 and 5111003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.