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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dietary Supplements

Alpha Test Capsules Recalled for Presence of Cathine

Agency Publication Date: January 29, 2025
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Summary

Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. is recalling approximately 163,248 bottles of Alpha Test dietary supplement capsules because they contain cathine, an unapproved stimulant substance. The affected products are 120-count black plastic bottles sold at retailers across many U.S. states and internationally. No incidents, illnesses, or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

Risk

The product contains cathine, which is an unapproved substance for use in dietary supplements and may pose health risks to consumers. Consumption of unauthorized stimulants can lead to adverse cardiovascular or neurological effects.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Alpha Test dietary supplement capsules (120 count) sold in black labeled plastic bottles with UPC 631656606768 and SKU codes SKU0001191 or SKU0002075.
  2. Check the bottle label for lot numbers 24A125, 24B059, 24B060, 24C112, 24F164, 24G112, 24E288, 24G243, or 24H207 with expiration dates between March 21, 2027, and July 5, 2027.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Alpha Test (120 count)
Variants: Capsules, Black labeled plastic bottle
Item Code:
SKU0001191
SKU0002075
UPC Codes:
631656606768
Lot Numbers:
24A125 (Exp March 21, 2027)
24B059 (Exp March 21, 2027)
24B060 (Exp March 21, 2027)
24C112 (Exp March 22, 2027)
24F164 (Exp July 3, 2027)
24G112 (Exp July 3, 2027)
24E288 (Exp July 4, 2027)
24G243 (Exp July 5, 2027)
24H207 (Exp July 5, 2027)

Store in a cool, dry place (60 F to 80 F). Recall #: F-0455-2025.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96054
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Iovate Health Sciences USA Inc.
Sold By: Retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: Total 163,248 units
Distributed To: North Carolina, California, Texas, New Jersey, Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Indiana, New York, Illinois, Mississippi, Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, Washington, Connecticut, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin, Delaware, Louisiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Utah, Georgia, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Arizona, Oregon

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