The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1919-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Healthmaxx Recalls MAX Glucosamine Tablets Due to Mislabeling

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling MAX Brand Glucosamine tablets in California, Maryland, and New York 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, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is identified as mislabeling, which fits the Moderate category for labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Healthmaxx Global Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of MAX Brand Glucosamine 1500 mg, Plus MSM + Vit D 200 Count Tablets. The recall affects Lot # G1212 with UPC 6 65176 60566 6. The product was distributed in California, Maryland, and New York.

The recall was initiated in response to an FDA inspection that identified mislabeling issues. Specifically, the product named on the label is not the actual product contained in the packaging, and the ingredients listed on the label do not match the actual ingredients contained in the tablets.

Consumers who purchased this specific lot of MAX Brand Glucosamine tablets should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MAX Brand Glucosamine 1500 mg, Plus MSM + Vit D 200 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX Glucosamine 1500mg***200 Tablets***6 65176 60566 6***Manufactured in FDA Approved facility for: HealthMax Products, Inc. Altadena, CA 91001***"

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 # G1212 UPC 6 65176 60566 6

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 →