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

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.

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.