The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1658-2018·Announced 2018-08-01

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.

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 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
Hazard
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

Distributed in 7 states:

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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