Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0216-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | New Algae Company |
| Report date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Quantity | 103 bottles (90 capsules per bottle) |
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR, United States |
Official product description
Flex, Maximum Flexibility, Item number 21-601, dietary supplement, 90 capsules per bottle. The Flex product is a dietary supplement in capsule form containing vegetable glucosamine HCL, chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), organic microalgae (aph. flos-aquae) and chicken cartilage. The serving size is 3 capsules and the suggested use is one 3 capsule serving per day.
Why the product was recalled
Flex dietary supplement product is recalled because the finished label does not declare shark cartilage.
Distribution information
Distributed nationwide.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.
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