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FDA Food recall · Reported June 7, 2017

The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item is packed in a white bottle with a white cap. Each bottle contains 60 or 150 capsules, each capsule is 180 mg of ephedra herb in a 650 mg capsule. Batch#1892; product# 314.

MusclMasster, LLC is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra Herb, an FDA banned ingredient.

Recall #
F-2291-2017
Affected scope
Unknown
Initiated
May 23, 2017
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MusclMasster, LLC recalled The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item i… - a critical-severity action.

The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item i… was recalled by MusclMasster, LLC in June 7, 2017. Reason: MusclMasster, LLC is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra H…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2291-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

MusclMasster, LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-MusclMasster, LLC is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra H….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
June 7, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2291-2017 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 - 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 its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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 high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item is packed in a white bottle with a white cap. Each bottle contains 60 or 150 capsules, each capsule is 180 mg of ephedra herb in a 650 mg capsule. Batch#1892; product# 314.

Reason for recall

MusclMasster, LLC is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra Herb, an FDA banned ingredient.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-2291-2017
Date reported June 7, 2017
Date initiated May 23, 2017
Recalling firm MusclMasster, LLC
Firm location Wheat Ridge, CO
Affected scope Unknown
Distribution Distributed to CO,WY,SC,WA. No foreign or govt/VA/military consignees.

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

What to do with this recall

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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?
The Green Herb 100% Natural AL-ER-G, 60 and 150 Capsules, Dietary supplement, This item is packed in a white bottle with a white cap. Each bottle contains 60 or 150 capsules, each capsule is 180 mg of ephedra herb in a 650 mg capsule. Batch#1892; product# 314.. Recalled by MusclMasster, LLC. Units affected: Unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
MusclMasster, LLC is recalling all bottles of Al-Er-G Capsules because they contain the presence of Ephedra Herb, an FDA banned ingredient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 7, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2291-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed to CO,WY,SC,WA. No foreign or govt/VA/military consignees..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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