FDA Food recall · Reported February 13, 2013
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
Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
Nbty Inc. recalled MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Nu… - a low-severity action.
MET-Rx EXTREME THERMO RAGE WATERMELON DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 8 FL. OZ. (240 mL) , Product Nu… was recalled by Nbty Inc. in February 13, 2013. Reason: Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an i…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0980-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Nbty Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an i….
- Low
- severity level
- Class III
- classification
- February 13, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0980-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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 Food - 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.
Dietary Supplements recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 2,014 dietary supplements recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
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
Reason for recall
Acetobacter lovaniensis was detected in a sample of the product tested by a private laboratory. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0980-2013 |
| Date reported | February 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Nbty Inc. |
| Firm location | Bohemia, NY |
| Affected scope | 40,668 bottles (shipped and sold in cases of 12) |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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