Amino Life BCAA 2:1:1 Instant Sunflower Recalled for Prohibited Cyclamates
Prinova US LLC is recalling Amino Life brand BCAA 2:1:1 Instant Sunflower due to the detection of cyclamates, an artificial sweetener prohibited in the United States.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a prohibited substance (cyclamates) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Prinova US LLC is recalling Amino Life brand Product - BCAA 2:1:1 Instant Sunflower, packaged in 25 kg fiber cartons with double-layer polyethylene bag liners. The recall was initiated because cyclamates, an artificial sweetener, were detected in the product. Cyclamates and their salts are currently prohibited from use in the United States.
The affected product is distributed in California, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. The recall involves 1,225 kgs of the product. Specific lot codes associated with the recall are 211SBCH17011368, 211SBCH16091841, and 211SBCH16121886.
Consumption of cyclamates may include potential health hazards. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific product name, brand, and lot codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Amino Life brand Product - BCAA 2:1:1 Instant Sunflower 25 Kgs Fiber carton double layer polyethylene bag as liner
- Manufacturer
- Prinova US LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 1,225
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)
- 211SBCH17011368 211SBCH16091841 211SBCH16121886
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Prinova US 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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