Product description
Muscletech Hydroxystim 3s, 18s, 110s and 200s capsules
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Batches listed contain 1,3 dimethylamylamine (DMAA). DMAA is a banned substance listed in Appendix C of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP).
The hazards to consumers
There are a number of significant adverse events associated with DMAA, including cardiac, nervous and psychiatric disorders.
What consumers should do
If you have Muscletech Hydroxystim capsules, stop taking them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund, or call Muscletech's customer service line on 1300 883 523.
Please refer to the TGA's safety alert for more information: http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-muscletech-hydroxystim-121030.htm
Please refer to the TGA's safety alert for more information: http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-muscletech-hydroxystim-121030.htm
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Export Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Nutrition Systems and Sport and Food Supplement Retailers
Identifying product features
Batch/Lot numbers: 0102J1, 0209K1, 0210K1, 0211K1
ARTG number: AUST L 187422
The batch numbers are displayed on the bottom of the bottles and on the side of the sample pack containing 3 capsules.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Batch/Lot numbers: 0102J1, 0209K1, 0210K1, 0211K1
ARTG number: AUST L 187422
The batch numbers are displayed on the bottom of the bottles and on the side of the sample pack containing 3 capsules.
ARTG number: AUST L 187422
The batch numbers are displayed on the bottom of the bottles and on the side of the sample pack containing 3 capsules.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2012/13351 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.