Update 1: Sci-Mx Nutrition recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-19-2023-update-1
Reason for the recall
High levels of caffeine in the product listed above. Some of these products were found to contain levels of caffeine at levels that could be fatal. Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sle
- High levels of caffeine in the product listed above. Some of these products were found to contain levels of caffeine at levels that could be fatal.
- Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness. Individuals with a mental health condition can experience worsened psychosis and result in the need for higher amounts of medication. Caffeine can reduce how well your antipsychotic medications work.
- Children, or other people sensitive to caffeine, should only consume caffeine in moderation. Pregnant and breast-feeding women are advised not to have more than 200mg of caffeine over the course of a day.
ReasonHigh levels of caffeine in the product listed above. Some of these products were found to contain levels of caffeine at…
BrandSci-Mx Nutrition
Batch number(s)W110429, W110430, W110431
Barcodenot stated
Product
Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour
- Brand
- Sci-Mx Nutrition
- Batch number(s)
- W110429, W110430, W110431
- Category
- Product recall
- Sci-Mx Nutrition is extending their recall of Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour sold at Home Bargains because high levels of caffeine have been found in the product. This makes the product unsafe to consume. Some of these products were found to contain levels of caffeine at levels that could be fatal.
- This update includes details of additional batch codes affected and it replaces the earlier alert.
- Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour (1.5kg bags) — Batch: W110429, W110430, W110431; Best before: March 2025
What to do
- Sci-Mx Nutrition is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it. Instead, contact Sci-Mx customer careline at customerservices@sci-mx.co.uk and they will arrange a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Source: Food Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above presents the official data in the original language — the notice published by the authority is authoritative.
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