2023.07.12 Safety Report: Sci-Mx - Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour (update)
12 July 2023
The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.
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.
Product details
Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour
Pack size: 1.5 kg bags
Batch codes: W110429, W110430, W110431
Best-before date: March 2025
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
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.
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.
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