CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 May 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Performix(TM) Crea-bead, Multi-phase Creatine, Unflavoured, (a) recalled
Armada Nutrition is recalling Performix(TM) Crea-bead, Multi-phase Creatine, Unflavoured, (a), distributed in Colorado, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 23 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2148-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76825
- Recalling firm
- Armada Nutrition, Spring Hill, TN
- Brand
- Performix
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Mar 2017
- FDA classified
- 27 Apr 2017
- Reported
- 3 May 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Bacterial Contamination
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 23 Mar 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Apr 2017 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 3 May 2017 | 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
A raw material initially failed testing Staphylococcus aureus. A retest was conducted with passing results but an out of specification investigation was not properly conducted leaving concern that the finished product could contain the bacterium.
Product as listed by the FDA
PERFORMIX(TM) CREA-BEAD, MULTI-PHASE CREATINE, UNFLAVOURED, (a) 30 SERVINGS, UPC 8 11274 02239 8; (b) 45 SERVINGS, Distributed by Performix LLC, 221 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80223, UPC 8 11274 02203 8
Where it was distributed
CO, NJ, England, South Africa,
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A raw material initially failed testing Staphylococcus aureus. A retest was conducted with passing results but an out of specification investigation was not properly conducted leaving concern that the finished product could contain the bacterium.
Which lots are affected?
(a) lot IM458501, Exp 10/2018 (b) lot IM447128, Exp 07/2018, lot IM445515
Where was it sold?
CO, NJ, England, South Africa,
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
6 other products · FDA event 76825This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Mp Musclepharm, Assault, Energy + Strength recalled by Armada Nutrition.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Mp Musclepharm, Assault, Energy + Strength recalled by Armada NutritionMp Musclepharm | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Muscle Meds(TM) Performance Technologies recalled by Armada NutritionMuscle Meds | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Myprotein, Mypre V2(tm) recalled by Armada NutritionMyprotein | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Usn B4 -Bomb Extreme Pre-workout, Lime Lemonade Flavour recalledUsn B4 | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Myprotein, Mypre Europe Base, bulk powder used recalledMyprotein | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Performix(tm) Crea-bead, Multi-phase Creatine, Blue Razz Ice recalledPerformix | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
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All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Performix(tm) Crea-bead, Multi-phase Creatine, Blue Razz Ice recalledPerformix | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Myprotein, Mypre Europe Base, bulk powder used recalledMyprotein | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Usn B4 -Bomb Extreme Pre-workout, Lime Lemonade Flavour recalledUsn B4 | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Myprotein, Mypre V2(tm) recalled by Armada NutritionMyprotein | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Muscle Meds(TM) Performance Technologies recalled by Armada NutritionMuscle Meds | Armada Nutrition | Other Bacterial Contamination | CO, NJ |
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