CLASS III Food recall · Reported 27 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Met-Rx Extreme Nos Pumped Watermelon Naturally recalled by NBTY
NBTY is recalling Met-Rx Extreme Nos Pumped Watermelon Naturally and Artificially Flavored Dietary, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Jan 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
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-1223-2013
- FDA event ID
- 64422
- Recalling firm
- NBTY, Bohemia, NY
- Brand
- Met-Rx Extreme
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jan 2013
- FDA classified
- 18 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 27 Mar 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Melons
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +59 days |
| 27 Mar 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
Product as listed by the FDA
MET-Rx EXTREME NOS PUMPED WATERMELON Naturally and Artificially Flavored DIETARY SUPPLEMENT, 20 FL. OZ. (1.25 PT) (591 mL), UPC 7 49826 27603 8, Label Revision 02C, Item Number 27603 (Bottle) Item Number 27604 (case) --- Manufactured in the USA by MET-Rx Nutrition, Inc. Boca Raton, FL 33487
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Met-Rx Extreme Nos Pumped Watermelon Naturally and Artificially Flavored Dietary recalled?
Yes. NBTY recalled Met-Rx Extreme Nos Pumped Watermelon Naturally and Artificially Flavored Dietary on 18 Jan 2013. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1223-2013.
Why was it recalled?
The color, odor, and taste of the products are changing and do not meet the firm's high quality standards. This is an issue of commercial spoilage.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 460259, exp. 10/31/2013; Lot 464764, exp. 12/31/2013
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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