The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1685-2014·Announced 2014-04-02

Axel Chemicals Recalls L-Citrulline Bulk Product Due to Contamination

Axel Chemicals is recalling 1,000 kg of L-Citrulline bulk product because an unknown compound was found in at least one drum.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Axel Chemicals is recalling 1,000 kg of L-Citrulline bulk product, packaged in 25 kg units. The recall was initiated after an adverse event report from a consignee and the discovery of a compound other than L-Citrulline in at least one drum.

The affected product is identified by lot number 121109. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina.

Consumers and businesses with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
L-Citrulline, bulk product, 25 kg
Manufacturer
Axel Chemicals

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 121109

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: