Home Bargains recalls Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour because of high levels of caffeine
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-19-2023
Reason for the recall
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
- 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 200mg of caffeine over the course of a day.
ReasonHigh levels of caffeine in the product. Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations…
BrandHome Bargains
Batch number(s)W110429
Barcodenot stated
Product
Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour — Home Bargains
- Brand
- Home Bargains
- Batch number(s)
- W110429
- Category
- Product recall
- 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.
- Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour (1.5kg bags) — Batch: W110429; Best before: March 2025
What to do
- 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.
- If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it. Instead, contact Sci-Mx customer careline at customerservices@sci-mx.co.uk and they will arrange a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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