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Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 21, 2012

MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number…

Recalling firm: NBTY Inc.

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: May 18, 2016.

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ProductMET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-RX Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Package size8 FL. OZ
UPC786560503891

FDA code information

Lot # 430855, Expiration Date 12/21/12; Lot # 430856, Expiration Date 12/29/12

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Original product description

MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-RX Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC786560503891 SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Number 50390 (Bulk number 50389), UPC 7 86560 50389 1, Label Revision 00B --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-RX Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
expiration12/21/12Lot # 430855, Expiration Date 12/21/12; Lot # 430856, Expiration Date 12/29/12
expiration12/29/12Lot # 430855, Expiration Date 12/21/12; Lot # 430856, Expiration Date 12/29/12
lot430855Lot # 430855, Expiration Date 12/21/12; Lot # 430856, Expiration Date 12/29/12
lot430856Lot # 430855, Expiration Date 12/21/12; Lot # 430856, Expiration Date 12/29/12

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-0980-2013
Event ID
64157
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 21, 2012
Reported
Feb 13, 2013
Classified
Feb 5, 2013
Terminated
May 18, 2016
Quantity
40,668 bottles (shipped and sold in cases of 12)
Location
Bohemia, NY, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

FDA source record · F-0980-2013

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