The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2151-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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

Distributed in 2 states:

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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