Pure Dietary supplement recalls in 2016
Part of the U.S. Dietary Supplement Recall Tracker · Updated 2026-08-29 · Full CSV
The FDA published 81 enforcement reports for dietary supplements and related products in 2016. The most common reason that year was Microbial contamination (26 of 81). 11 were Class I, the FDA's most serious grade.
| Reason for recall | Recalls | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microbial contamination | 26 | 32.1% | |
| cGMP / manufacturing violation | 17 | 21.0% | |
| Undeclared allergen | 16 | 19.8% | |
| Other / not specified | 14 | 17.3% | |
| Mislabeling / wrong product | 5 | 6.2% | |
| Packaging / stability | 2 | 2.5% | |
| Undeclared drug or steroid | 1 | 1.2% |
Every 2016 recall
| Report date | Recalling firm | Product | Reason | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-28 | Chaos and Pain · AL | CANNIBAL FEROX AMPED, FACE-MELTING NOOTROPIC, PRE-WORKOUT ENERGY COMPLEX, STRAWBLOODY KIWI CRUSH, DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, NET. WT. 9.9 OZ (280g), Chaos an | Other / not specified | Class II |
| 2016-12-14 | Safecor Health, LLC · MA | Safecor Vitamin B-1 (THIAMINE) 100 mg tablets NDC: 48433-0108-01 Distributed by: SAFECOR HEALTH, 317 NEW BOSTON STREET, WOBURN, MA | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-12-14 | Nutra Manufacturing · SC | GNC, Womens Ultra Mega, Dietary Supplement, 180 Caplets, | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-11-16 | Professional Botanicals · UT | Professional Botanicals MealPlex (756 grams) and Veo Natural Pearl 3.0 (378 grams) Ultimate Meal Drinks in Plastic Tub Containers. Dietary Supplement. | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-11-16 | Mericon Industries Inc. · IL | Monocal, Calcium & Fluoride Supplement, 100 Tablets; Mericon Industries, Inc., Peoria, Illinois 61615; UPC: 0394-0105-02 | Other / not specified | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | CytoDetox, Hydrolyzed Clinoptilolite Fragments, 1 oz./30 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Poly-Vita Drops with Iron, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | D3 Vitamin Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Pedia Poly-Vite Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Pedia Tri-Vite Drops with Iron, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Polyvitamin Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Fer-Iron Liquid, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Ferrous Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Poly-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Renew HC, Hydrolyzed Clinoptilolite, 1 oz./30 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Virtrate-K, Potassium Citrate and Citric Acid, 16oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Polyvitamin Liquid with Iron, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | D-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Pedia Tri-Vite Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Liquid Vitamin C, 4 oz./118 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Calcionate Syrup, Calcium Glubionate Syrup, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Virtrate-2, Sodium Citrate-Citric Acid, 16oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Tri-Vita Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | CertaVite with Antioxidants, 8 oz./236 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Ferrous Sulfate Liquid, 16 oz./473 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Cerovite Liquid, 8 oz./236 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Pedia D-Vite Drops, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-11-02 | Pharmatech LLC · FL | Tri-Vitamin, 50 mL, OTC Non-Sterile. Dietary supplement. | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | Joint Optima Rebuilds, Lubricates and Soothes Joints, Triple Strength, 120 Capsules, Dietary Supplement, Distributed by: GW Biotech Greenwood Biotech, | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | Byron J. Richards Wellness resources Hyaluronic Acid Dietary Supplement, 60 Capsules, Distributed by Wellness Resources, Inc. 7155 Amundson Avenue, Mi | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | PREMIUM PROTEIN III For kids Nutritional Supplement, NET WT 16 OZ (454g), Manufactured for Celwa Biotech Brooklyn, NY 11219. Made in USA | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Awareness Corporation · AZ | Awareness Boost Tea Dietary Supplement Passion Fruit Net Wt 7.4 oz. Distributed by & for all inquiries: Awareness Corporation P.O. Box 2289 Chandler, | Microbial contamination | Class I |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | Joint Lubrica Rebuilds, 120 Capsules, Dietary Supplement, Distributed by: GW Biotech Greenwood Biotech, LLC Staten Island, NY 10305. Made in USA. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | Super Natural Children's Growth Formula Dietary Supplement, 90 Tablets, Manufactured for GW Biotech Greenwood Biotech, LLC New York. Made in USA. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | DIETARY SUPPLEMENT BLUE ROCK HOLISTICS SUPER SHIELD, 90 Vegetable Capsules, Distributed by: Holistic Blends, Inc. 925 State Fair Blvd Syracuse, NY 132 | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-26 | Triceutical Inc./Zhang · NY | Premium Protein III Nutritional Supplement, NET WT 16 OZ. (454g), Manufactured for Celwa Biotech Brooklyn, NY 11219. Made in USA | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class III |
| 2016-10-19 | Complete Packaging & Manufacturing, LLC · UT | Dietary Supplement Acidophilus Blend, 90 capsules, Product No. E-420, packaged in 225cc HDPE white bottle, room temp, sold individually | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-09-28 | Immune Tree, Inc (formerly ITG, Inc.) · UT | Colostrum6 Capsules 500mg, Item No 9901, 180 ct. Sold under the brands: Immune Tree, Immune Pro-6 (Not purchased since 8/25/2014), Surthrival, Good Fo | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-09-21 | Ultimate Nutrition, Inc. · CT | ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD CAPSULES SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement, 1000 mg, 250 tablets; UPC: 0 99071 00140 5 | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-09-21 | Reese Pharmaceutical Company · OH | Good Neighbor Pharmacy Cranberry Tablets, Cranberry Supplement 450mg. Urinary Health. Tablets are packed in a labeled carton, 50 tablets per carton. D | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-09-21 | Ultimate Nutrition, Inc. · CT | ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD TABLETS SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement 1000 mg 250 capsules; UPC: 099071 00120 7 | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-09-21 | Ultimate Nutrition, Inc. · CT | ULTIMATE NUTRITION AMINO GOLD TABLETS SUPER WHEY FORMULA Dietary Supplement 1500 mg 325 tablets | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-08-10 | Inner Health Group, Inc dba Michael's Naturopathic Programs · TX | Michael's Naturopathic Programs Cholesterol Metabolism Factors 270 count, 180 count, and 90 count tablets packaged in plastic bottles | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-07-13 | Zarbee's Naturals Inc. · UT | Baby Omega 3 Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dropper dispenser. | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-07-13 | Zarbee's Naturals Inc. · UT | Baby Vitamin D Dietary supplement (in liquid form), 15 ml and 14 ml in glass bottle with dropper dispenser. | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-06-08 | Pronutri, LLC · CA | Pronutri Re-VITA-lize Tropical Orange Dietary Supplement 32 oz. | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-06-08 | Liquid Assets Inc · OK | Life's Qik Fix 70 Plant Minerals Plus 80 Additional Nutrients 180 Vegetable Capsules Dietary Supplement Manufactured Exclusively For: MAGZUMA NUTRITIO | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-06-08 | Liquid Assets Inc · OK | Angel Wings Complete Daily Multi with 146 nutrients including Anti-aging and Superfruit Antioxidants and 75 Plant Derived Minerals 120 Capsules UPC: 0 | Undeclared allergen | Class I |
| 2016-05-25 | FoodState, Inc · NH | MegaFood Multi for Women 40+, Multivitamin & Mineral Dietary Supplement packaged in glass bottles UPC:5149410321 -Packaged 60 tablets; UPC:5149410322 | Packaging / stability | Class II |
| 2016-05-25 | Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated · CO | Liposomal Magnesium Nutritional Supplement. 6 FL. OZ (180 ml) The product is packaged in a six ounce, plastic, Royalty Bottle, with a 24mm vented flip | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-05-18 | CVS Health · RI | Gold Emblem Abound Organic Spiced Herbal Tea, 20 TEA BAGS, NET WT 1.41 OZ (40g) | Microbial contamination | Class II |
| 2016-05-11 | Iowa Select Herbs LLC · IA | Iowa Select Herbs LLC, Organic Papaya Leaf (paw paw/papain), 500 mg, 60 Capsules, www.iowaselectherbs.com, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Undeclared drug or steroid | Class III |
| 2016-05-04 | NOW Foods · IL | Gingko Biloba 60mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 120 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering. | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-05-04 | NOW Foods · IL | Goldenseal Root 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 100 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering. | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-05-04 | NOW Foods · IL | Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering. | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-05-04 | NOW Foods · IL | Cranberry extract packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering. | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-05-04 | NOW Foods · IL | Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering. | Undeclared allergen | Class II |
| 2016-04-27 | Centro Naturista · TX | Smart Lipo Dietary Supplement capsules, 950 mg, packaged in 30-count plastic bottle, Distributed by: SmartLipo365, Arlington, TX 76011 | Other / not specified | Class II |
| 2016-04-13 | Immuno - Dynamics, Inc · WI | Colostrum Powder, Dietary Supplement, Allergen statement: contains dairy. Colostrum (bovine) packaged in the following sizes and brand names: 1. PerCo | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-04-13 | Immuno - Dynamics, Inc · WI | PerCoBa Colostrum Capsules, Dietary Supplement, Colostrum (bovine) 1g. 120 capsules. UPC 90576-00011. Allergen statement: contains dairy. Distributed | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-04-13 | Immuno - Dynamics, Inc · WI | PerCoBa 1, Colostral Whey, Dietary Supplement, Colostral Whey Protein 6.4%. Net Contents: 4 oz. Immuno-Dynamics, Inc. , PO Box 544 Perry, Iowa 50220 | Other / not specified | Class II |
| 2016-04-13 | Immuno - Dynamics, Inc · WI | Colostrum Lozenges, Dietary Supplement, Colostrum (Bovine) 200mg. Allergen statement: contains dairy. Packaged in the following sizes and Brand names: | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-04-13 | Immuno - Dynamics, Inc · WI | PerCoBa Whey Protein Isolate with Colostrum, Dietary Supplement. Net Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lbs), Colostrum 3,000 mg. UPC 90576-00009. Immuno-Dynamics, Inc | Other / not specified | Class III |
| 2016-04-06 | ProSupps USA LLC · TX | Prosupps Dr. Jekyll, INTENSE PUMP PRE WORKOUT, 30 SERVINGS, FRUIT PUNCH NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 11.4 OZ (324 GRAMS | Mislabeling / wrong product | Class II |
| 2016-04-06 | ProSupps USA LLC · TX | Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 30 SERVINGS WATERMELON NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 7.5 OZ (213 GRAMS) and | Mislabeling / wrong product | Class II |
| 2016-04-06 | ProSupps USA LLC · TX | Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 15 SERVINGS ORANGE BURST NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 4.0 OZ (113 GRAMS) a | Mislabeling / wrong product | Class II |
| 2016-04-06 | ProSupps USA LLC · TX | Prosupps Mr. Hyde INTENSE ENERGY PRE WORKOUT 15 SERVINGS BLUERAZZ NATURAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 3.7 OZ (105 GRAMS) packaged in red plas | Mislabeling / wrong product | Class II |
| 2016-04-06 | ProSupps USA LLC · TX | Prosupps Dr. Jekyll INTENSE PUMP PRE WORKOUT, 30 SERVINGS, WATERMELON NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR DIETARY SUPPLEMENT NET WEIGHT 11.1 OZ (315 GRAMS) | Mislabeling / wrong product | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Neuro-Cetin, sold in bulk 50,000 capsules. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Prostaliv, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Abee Med, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Venocell, sold in bulk of 50,000 capsules. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Chardon de Marie, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Prostamax DUO, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Argindione, sold as bulk of 50,000 capsules. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Prostax Forte, sold in bulk of 50,000 capsules. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-24 | Sunset Natural Products Inc. · FL | Hepasil, sold in bulk of 500,000 capsules. | cGMP / manufacturing violation | Class II |
| 2016-02-17 | Hain Celestial Group · CO | Celestial Seasonings Roastaroma Herbal Tea Lot code: Best Before 20DEC17 Pack size: 6 retail units (20 count)/ per case | Packaging / stability | Class II |
| 2016-02-10 | Madison One Acme Inc · CA | Tong Ren Tang Shenjing Shuairuo Wan Herbal Supplement 240 pills UPC Code: 6 904579 129602 Distributed by: Solstice Medicine Company | Other / not specified | Class II |
| 2016-01-06 | Pure Source, Inc. · FL | Baker's Best Maximum Mind & Memory Formula, 60 capsules, Vitamin B6 75 mg. Distributed by Baker's Best Health Products, Inc. Wixom, MI | Other / not specified | Class II |
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Pure USA Wellness (2026). U.S. Dietary Supplement Recall Tracker. Data compiled from the openFDA food enforcement API. Retrieved from https://pureusawellness.com/supplement-recalls/Underlying FDA data are public domain. Our compilation, categorisation and charts may be reused with attribution and a link to this page.