Safety Report: Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour - recalled due to high levels of caffeine, UK

United Kingdom

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. This product was distributed in the United Kingdom.

This update includes details of additional batch codes affected and it replaces the earlier alert.

- Affected products:
Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour, Pack size: (1.5kg bags), Batch code: W110429, W110430, W110431, Best before: March 2025

Too much caffeine can produce anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness. Individuals with a mental health condition 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. If you have bought the above product, please do not consume it.

If you are experiencing symptoms after eating this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.

Company name: Update 1: Sci-Mx Nutrition
Product recalled: Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour
FSA Recall date: 07/10/2023

Source: www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-19-2023-update-1