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MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 5038...

Category
Units Affected
40,668
Recall Date
December 21, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0980-2013.

Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0980-2013.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Nbty Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0980-2013.

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Nbty Inc. Recall FAQ

Nbty Inc. is the subject of a beverages safety report: MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 5038.... The notice was published on December 21, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 40,668 units are potentially affected.