The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1931-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Healthmaxx Recalls MAX GOUT AID Tablets Due to Mislabeling

Healthmaxx Global Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,245 bottles of MAX GOUT AID 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. According to the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls fall under the Moderate severity level.

Plain-English summary

Healthmaxx Global Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of 2,245 bottles of MAX Brand GOUT AID, 130 Count Tablets. This action was taken in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection. The affected product is identified by Lot # T101612 and UPC 0 65176 26512 7.

The recall is due to mislabeling issues where the product named on the label is not the actual product contained, and the ingredients listed are not the actual ingredients contained. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating that consumption of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The affected bottles were distributed in California, Maryland, and New York. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
MAX Brand GOUT AID, 130 Count Tablets Product labeling reads in part:"MAX GOUT AID***Dietary Supplement 130 Tablets***6 0 65176 26512 7***HealthMax Products Co. Altadena, CA 91001***".
Affected units
2,245

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 # T101612 UPC 0 65176 26512 7

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 →