The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1922-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Nutri-Dyn Recalls 5-HTP Extra Strength Capsules Due to Mislabeling

Nutri-Dyn Midwest, Inc. is recalling 5-HTP Extra Strength dietary supplements because bottles were mistakenly labeled during CoQ-10 production.

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 a minor labeling error where bottles were mistakenly labeled during production, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Nutri-Dyn Midwest, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,627 bottles of Nutri-Dyn 5-HTP Extra Strength, Pharmaceutical Grade from Switzerland, Dietary Supplement. The product consists of 60 capsules in a plastic bottle containing 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) 200 mg, rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica. The affected product is identified by Lot # 14086, UPC # 6 96859 02947 9, and SKU # R200E.

The recall was initiated due to mislabeling. During the production of CoQ-10, Lot #140186, one or more bottles were mistakenly labeled as 5-HTP Extra Strength. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed in the United States in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin, as well as in Israel. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nutri-Dyn, 5-HTP Extra Strength, Pharmaceutical Grade from Switzerland, Dietary Supplement 60 capsules in plastic bottle, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) 200 mg., Other Ingredients: Rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica, UPC # 6 96859 02947 9, Sku # R200E.
Affected units
1,627

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 # 14086

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Same manufacturer · Nutri-Dyn Midwest, Inc.

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