Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1541-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | YoungYou International Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Quantity | 27 bottles |
| Location | Tarzana, CA, United States |
Official product description
Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 Capsules Bottle. Product labeling reads in part:"MEGASLIM Herbal Appetite Management***30 Capsules***YoungYou Weight Loss Center***MegaSim Propriety Blend 590 mg, Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Green Tea, Aloe Ferox, L-Carnitine, Caralluma fimbriata Extract***Distributed by YoungYou International Inc. Earth Creation, USA (877) 496-8649 www.youngyoucorp.com***".
Why the product was recalled
YoungYou International is voluntarily recalling Mega Slim Herbal Appetite Management, 30 capsules, sold from September 15, 2013 through January 23, 2014, because it was found to contain DMAA.
Distribution information
US and Canada.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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