Why it 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.
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***".
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
No Lot Codes. Product sold/distributed September 15, 2013 through January 23, 2014. UPC code 7 36211 61409. Expiration date June 2014.
Where it was sold
US and Canada.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1541-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 30, 2014
- FDA report date
- Feb 26, 2014
- Quantity
- 27 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- YoungYou International Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1541-2014, exactly as published.
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- City
- Tarzana
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 67402
- Address
- 18226 Ventura Blvd
- Address (line 2)
- Suite 101
- Code information
- No Lot Codes. Product sold/distributed September 15, 2013 through January 23, 2014. UPC code 7 36211 61409. Expiration date June 2014.
- Postal code
- 91356-4236
- Report date
- Feb 26, 2014
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1541-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- YoungYou International Inc
- Product quantity
- 27 bottles
- Termination date
- Nov 13, 2014
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- 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***".
- Distribution pattern
- US and Canada.
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 30, 2014
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Feb 20, 2014