The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1541-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

YoungYou Recalls Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management Due to DMAA

YoungYou International is voluntarily recalling Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management capsules because they contain DMAA.

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 (DMAA) where no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, aligning with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

YoungYou International is voluntarily recalling Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 capsules, because the product was found to contain DMAA. The recall covers 27 bottles of the product.

The affected product was sold and distributed in the US and Canada from September 15, 2013, through January 23, 2014. The bottles have a UPC code of 7 36211 61409 and an expiration date of June 2014. No lot codes are present on the product.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact YoungYou International for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 Capsules Bottle. Product labeling reads in part:"MEGASLIM Herbal Appetite Management***30 Capsules***YoungYou Weight Loss Center***MegaSim Propriety Blend 590 mg, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Green Tea, Aloe Ferox, L-Carnitine, Caralluma
Manufacturer
YoungYou International Inc
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
27

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 (3)

  • No Lot Codes. Product sold/distributed September 15
  • 2013 through January 23
  • 2014. UPC code 7 36211 61409. Expiration date June 2014.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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