CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Mar 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pharmanex Cortitrol recalled by Nu Skin Enterprises
Nu Skin Enterprises is recalling Pharmanex Cortitrol, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Feb 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-1579-2017
- FDA event ID
- 76535
- Recalling firm
- Nu Skin Enterprises, Provo, UT
- Brand
- Pharmanex Cortitrol
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Feb 2017
- FDA classified
- 8 Mar 2017
- Reported
- 15 Mar 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Dietary Supplements
Timeline
| 13 Feb 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Mar 2017 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 15 Mar 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Nu Skin announces a voluntary field action for Pharmanex Cortitrol due to undeclared allergen; soy.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Pharmanex Cortitrol. Cortisol Management. 60 Capsules
Where it was distributed
Nationwide, Canadian and other foreign consignees. No VA/govt/military consignees.
Questions about this recall
Is Pharmanex Cortitrol recalled?
Yes. Nu Skin Enterprises recalled Pharmanex Cortitrol on 13 Feb 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1579-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Nu Skin announces a voluntary field action for Pharmanex Cortitrol due to undeclared allergen; soy.
Which lots are affected?
Batches: DL06951-08, DL14251-08, DL34351-08, DL06061-08, DL27161-08
Where was it sold?
Nationwide, Canadian and other foreign consignees. No VA/govt/military consignees.
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 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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