CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Red Vipers, Advanced Focus And Concentration recalled by Beta Labs
Beta Labs is recalling Red Vipers, Advanced Focus And Concentration, Heightened Energy Levels, 75mg Ephedra, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Jun 2013 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-2401-2014
- FDA event ID
- 65585
- Recalling firm
- Beta Labs, Memphis, TN
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Jun 2013
- FDA classified
- 27 Aug 2014
- Reported
- 3 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Hidden Drug Ingredients
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Aug 2014 | Classified by FDA | +433 days |
| 3 Sep 2014 | 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
The products contain DMAA, also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexamine or geranium extract, which is not permitted in dietary supplements.
Products marketed as supplements sometimes contain undeclared prescription drug ingredients such as sildenafil or sibutramine. These can interact dangerously with other medicines.
Product as listed by the FDA
RED VIPERS, ADVANCED FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION, HEIGHTENED ENERGY LEVELS, 75mg EPHEDRA, Manufactured for: Beta Labs, LTD, Newark, DE 19711, UPC 029882559819
Where it was distributed
nationwide and UK
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The products contain DMAA, also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, methylhexamine or geranium extract, which is not permitted in dietary supplements.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 1205128 (90ct Bottle) Expires 12/16
Where was it sold?
nationwide and UK
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
3 other products · FDA event 65585This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Phentalene (TM), Pharmaceutical Grade, With 50 mg of Ephedra Extract recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Phentalene (TM), Pharmaceutical Grade, With 50 mg of Ephedra Extract recalledPhentalene | Beta Labs | Hidden Drug Ingredients | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | PHEnFX (TM), Pheno 550 mg, Pharmaceutical Grade recalled by Beta LabsPHEnFX | Beta Labs | Hidden Drug Ingredients | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Oxyphen XR, 12 HR / Clinical Strength Fat Burner recalled by Beta LabsOxyphen XR | Beta Labs | Hidden Drug Ingredients | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Oxyphen XR, 12 HR / Clinical Strength Fat Burner recalled by Beta LabsOxyphen XR | Beta Labs | Hidden Drug Ingredients | Nationwide |
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| Food | CLASS I | Phentalene (TM), Pharmaceutical Grade, With 50 mg of Ephedra Extract recalledPhentalene | Beta Labs | Hidden Drug Ingredients | Nationwide |
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