The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1928-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Healthmaxx Global Recalls Liver Aid Supplements Due to Mislabeling

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific Liver Aid dietary supplements because the labels do not match the actual products or ingredients contained.

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 indicates is typically a score of 1 or 2. The hazard involves mislabeling of ingredients and product identity, which fits the 'Minor labeling errors' criterion for a Moderate score.

Plain-English summary

Healthmaxx Global Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of 5,775 bottles of dietary supplements sold under the names LIVERAID, LIVER AID, and MAX Brand LIVER STRONG. The recalled products are 200-count softgels manufactured for HealthMax Products Co. in Altadena, California. The recall was initiated in response to an FDA inspection.

The recall is due to mislabeling issues where the product named on the label does not match the actual product contained, and the ingredients listed are not the actual ingredients contained. The affected products are identified by Lot # LS1227 and specific UPCs: 6 65176 82031 1, 6 65176 02434 4, and 0 65176 06068 5.

The products were distributed in California, Maryland, and New York. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and UPCs. If they possess the recalled products, they should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dietary Supplements Under the Same Formulation, Labeled and Packaged as the Following: LIVERAID, 200 Count Softgels; LIVER AID, 200 Count Softgels; MAX Brand LIVER STRONG, 200 Count Softgels. Product labeling reads in part:"LIVERAID***Dietary Supplement 200 Softgels***6 651
Affected units
5,775

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 (3)

  • Lot # LS1227 UPCs: 6 65176 82031 1
  • 6 65176 02434 4
  • and 0 65176 06068 5

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 →