Agency classClass IIIOur severity:Moderate FDA (Food)·F-1924-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Healthmaxx Recalls Brazilian Bee Propolis Softgels Due to Mislabeling

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling MAX Brand Brazilian Bee Propolis softgels because the label does not match the actual product or ingredients.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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 indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is limited to mislabeling, which aligns with the 'Moderate' severity criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Healthmaxx Global Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of MAX Brand Brazilian Bee Propolis, 180 Count Softgels. 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, and the ingredients listed are not the actual ingredients contained.

The affected product is identified by Lot # BP0417 and UPC 6 65176 31465 0. The recall involves 2,318 bottles that were distributed in California, Maryland, and New York. The product was manufactured for HealthMax Products Co. in Altadena, CA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product: MAX Brand BRAZILIAN BEE PROPOLIS, 180 Count Softgels Product labeling reads in part:"MAX***BRAZILIAN BEE PROPOLIS DIETARY SUPPLEMENT 180 Softgels***6 65176 31465 0***Manufactured For:HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Manufacturer: Healthmaxx Global Inc.
Category: Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard: mis-labeling
Affected units: 2,318

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 # BP0417 UPC 6 65176 31465 0

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 →

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