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FDA Drug recall · Reported December 25, 2013

Multi-Mineral capsules, 200-count bottles, labeled in part as Healthy Life Chemistry, By Purity First, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 1-800-696-7017

Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it to contain undeclared steroid-like substances making it an unapproved …

Recall #
D-374-2014
Affected scope
unknown
Initiated
July 31, 2013
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Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First recalled Multi-Mineral capsules, 200-count bottles, labeled in part as Healthy Life Chemistry, By … - a critical-severity action.

Multi-Mineral capsules, 200-count bottles, labeled in part as Healthy Life Chemistry, By … was recalled by Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First in December 25, 2013. Reason: Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-374-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
December 25, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-374-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-374-2014) was formally reported on December 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 31, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Deer Park, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as unknown.

The documented reason for this recall is: Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it to contain undeclared steroid-like substances making it an unapproved new drug. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Approximately 30% of all finished products were sold to customers in interstate to include but may not be limited to NY, NJ & CT via UPS. Products are promoted and sold directly to customers at Healthy Life Chemistry's…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

unknown

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Multi-Mineral capsules, 200-count bottles, labeled in part as Healthy Life Chemistry, By Purity First, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 1-800-696-7017

Reason for recall

Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it to contain undeclared steroid-like substances making it an unapproved new drug.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-374-2014
Date reported December 25, 2013
Date initiated July 31, 2013
Recalling firm Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First
Firm location Deer Park, NY
Affected scope unknown
Distribution Approximately 30% of all finished products were sold to customers in interstate to include but may not be limited to NY, NJ & CT via UPS. Products are promoted and sold directly to customers at Healthy Life Chemistry's retail store at 13A…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multi-Mineral capsules, 200-count bottles, labeled in part as Healthy Life Chemistry, By Purity First, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 1-800-696-7017. Recalled by Healthy Life Chemistry Inc dba Purity First. Units affected: unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: New York State Department of Health analysis of this product found it to contain undeclared steroid-like substances making it an unapproved new drug.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 25, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-374-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Approximately 30% of all finished products were sold to customers in interstate to include but may not be limited to NY, NJ & CT via UPS. Products are promoted and sold directly to customers at Healthy Life Chemistry's retail store at 13A Lucon Drive in Deer Park, NY, on the company website (www.purityfirst.com), and are available at the health food store, Total Health, located at 120 Rte 110, Farmingdale, NY (www.totaldiscountvitamins.com)..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-374-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported December 25, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.