CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 May 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (Met-cls) tablets recalled by Life Rising

Life Rising is recalling HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (Met-cls) tablets. The recall was initiated on 2 May 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codeslot # T81171040

Quantity recalled52 bottles

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1396-2019
FDA event ID: 82756
Recalling firm: Life Rising, Willowbrook, IL
Brand: HoliCare Metabolism
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 May 2019
FDA classified: 23 May 2019
Reported: 29 May 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Lead & Heavy Metals
Product category: Other

Timeline

2 May 2019	Recall initiated by company
23 May 2019	Classified by FDA	+21 days
29 May 2019	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

High lead levels in products

Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.

Product as listed by the FDA

HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (MET-CLS) tablets, 60 count bottle

Where it was distributed

The recalled products were mostly sold locally in the Chicago area at HoliCare clinics and a limited quantity were also distributed through mail orders.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

High lead levels in products

Which lots are affected?

lot # T81171040

Where was it sold?

The recalled products were mostly sold locally in the Chicago area at HoliCare clinics and a limited quantity were also distributed through mail orders.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 82756

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules recalled by Life Rising.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
29 May 2019	CLASS I	Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules recalled by Life RisingHolder-W Holder	Life Rising	Lead & Heavy Metals	IL
29 May 2019	CLASS II	Neck-nd Neck Clear capsules recalled by Life RisingNeck-nd Neck	Life Rising	Lead & Heavy Metals	IL

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29 May 2019Food	CLASS II	Neck-nd Neck Clear capsules recalled by Life RisingNeck-nd Neck	Life Rising	Lead & Heavy Metals	IL
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