Protandim Is Packaged in a 90cc Cylindrical Blue Bottle with a Silver Cap and Contains Thirty…
What you need to know
Class II
What happened
Possible inclusion of small metal fragments embedded within the tablets of Protandim Dietary Supplement.
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
Action required
Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.
Sale of products through a network of independent distributors, preferred customers and end consumers in the United States, Japan, Australia and Mexico. Sales also directly to end consumers for personal consumption in Canada. Independent distributors consume the product themselves and in some cases sell the product or provide the product gratis to those potentially interested in LifeVantage. Preferred customers purchase the products on a monthly, auto-ship basis directly from Life Vantage. Other end consumers purchase directly from LifeVantage via the website and are assigned to a distributor.
United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia
Quantity affected
247, 896 bottles
Recall initiation
FDA report date: January 16, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0876-2013
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Lifevantage Corp initiated this supplements recall on December 5, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Possible inclusion of small metal fragments embedded within the tablets of Protandim Dietary Supplement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Sale of products through a network of independent distributors, preferred customers and end consumers in the United States, Japan, Australia and Mexico. Sales also directly to end consumers for personal consumption in Canada. Independent distributors consume the product themselves and in some cases sell the product or provide the product gratis to those potentially interested in LifeVantage. Preferred customers purchase the products on a monthly, auto-ship basis directly from Life Vantage. Other end consumers purchase directly from LifeVantage via the website and are assigned to a distributor.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Possible inclusion of small metal fragments embedded within the tablets of Protandim Dietary Supplement.
Protandim Is Packaged in a 90cc Cylindrical Blue Bottle with a Silver Cap and Contains Thirty… was made or distributed by Lifevantage Corp in Sandy, UT, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0876-2013, dated January 16, 2013.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Metal contamination
Possible health effects
Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.
Higher-risk groups
Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.
What to do now
1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the Protandim Is Packaged in a 90cc Cylindrical Blue Bottle with a Silver Cap and Contains Thirty… recall?
Lifevantage Corp recalled Protandim Is Packaged in a 90cc Cylindrical Blue Bottle with a Silver Cap and Contains Thirty… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0876-2013. Possible inclusion of small metal fragments embedded within the tablets of Protandim Dietary Supplement.
What should I do if I bought this product?
Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.
Is the Lifevantage Corp recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0876-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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