2023.07.07 Recall: Sci-Mx - Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour (sold at Home Bargains)

07 July 2023

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.

Home Bargains is recalling Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because high levels of caffeine have been found in the product. This makes the product unsafe to consume.

Product details
Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour
Pack size: 1.5 kg bags
Batch code: W110429
Best-before date: March 2025

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Risk statement
High levels of caffeine in the product.

Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness. Individuals with a mental health condition caffeine 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 200 mg of caffeine over the course of a day.

Action taken by the company
Home Bargains 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.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it. Instead, contact Sci-Mx customer careline at [email protected] and they will arrange a full refund.