The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1917-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Healthmaxx Recalls MAX Glucosamine Tablets Due to Mislabeling

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling MAX Brand Glucosamine tablets because the label does not match the actual product or ingredients.

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 and involves mislabeling of a dietary supplement without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling 18,876 bottles of MAX Brand Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg, 120 Count Tablets. The recall was initiated in response to an FDA inspection that identified mislabeling issues.

The specific problems identified are that the product named on the label is not the actual product contained in the bottle, and the ingredients listed on the label are not the actual ingredients contained. The affected product is identified by Lot # G0806 and UPC 6 65176 08218 4.

The product was distributed in California, Maryland, and New York. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MAX Brand Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg, 120 Count Tablets. Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Triple Strength MOVE FREE Glucosamine 1500 mg + MSM 400 mg 120 Tablets***6 65176 08218 4***Manufactured in FDA Approved Facility for: HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***
Affected units
18,876

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 # G0806 UPC 6 65176 08218 4

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 28 recalled by Healthmaxx Global Inc. 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.

See all 28 products in this recall →