MusclePharm Assault Pre-Workout Recalled Due to Staphylococcus aureus Concerns
Armada Nutrition is recalling MusclePharm Assault pre-workout powder because a raw material initially failed testing for Staphylococcus aureus, raising concerns about potential contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant injury or property damage reports, or those involving high-risk pathogens without reported illness, fall under the Severe category. While no illnesses are reported, the presence of Staphylococcus aureus and the procedural failure in investigation justify a score of 4.
Plain-English summary
Armada Nutrition is voluntarily recalling 14,496 units of MP MUSCLEPHARM, ASSAULT, ENERGY + STRENGTH, THE ATHLETES PRE-WORKOUT, GREEN APPLE, 11.75 OZ (333G). The product is identified by lot number IM448446 and expiration date 07/2018. It was distributed in Colorado, New Jersey, England, and South Africa.
The recall was initiated because a raw material used in the production process initially failed testing for Staphylococcus aureus. Although a retest produced passing results, the company did not properly conduct an out-of-specification investigation. This procedural failure leaves concern that the finished product could contain the bacterium.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of the product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- MP MUSCLEPHARM, ASSAULT, ENERGY + STRENGTH, THE ATHLETES PRE-WORKOUT, GREEN APPLE, 11.75 OZ (O.73 LBS) (333G), Exclusively Developed & Manufactured for: MusclePharm Corp., 721 Ironton St., Denver, CO 80239, UPC 6 53341 04601
- Manufacturer
- Armada Nutrition
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 14,496
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 (2)
- lot IM448446
- Exp 07/2018
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Armada Nutrition 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.
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