PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutra
Manufacturing, Inc. ("Nutra") today announced that it is initiating
a nationwide, voluntary recall of one lot of GNC Women's Ultra Mega
Time Release dietary supplement product sold in 180 count
containers UPC 048107158910, lot number 3044FQ2024, with an
expiration date of June 2018 due
to the fact the product may contain an undeclared major food
allergen, milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to
milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic
reaction if they consume this product.
The United States Food and Drug Administration is aware of this
recall. This recall involves only GNC Women's Ultra Mega Time
Release 180 count with the lot number 3044FQ2024. The lot
number can be found on the bottom of the product box and the side
panel of the product label. No other GNC brand products or
lots are part of the recall. The problem was discovered by
Nutra at its manufacturing facility. There have been no cases of
persons with milk allergies reporting reactions to the
product. The affected product was distributed starting in
August 23, 2016 through the present
and is packaged in an HDPE plastic bottle with a child resistant
closure.
As part of its priority to ensure the safety and quality of all
of its products, GNC is working with Nutra on the voluntary recall
by removing the specified product from retail store shelves.
If you are in possession of a bottle of GNC Women's Ultra Mega
Time Release 180 count, please check the lot number on the product
label and do not consume the product if it contains the 3044FQ2024
lot number. Instead, return the product to the GNC retail
location where it was purchased for a full refund. If you
have any questions concerning this recall, please call GNC Customer
Service, which is open weekdays from 8:00
am – 8:30pm EST, at
1-888-462-2548. For media inquiries, please contact Greg Miller of Marketcom PR at (212)
537-5177.
Contact:
GNC Customer Service
1-888-462-2548
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