The affected product is the 1.5 kg bags of Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour with a best before date of March 2025.
According to a warning from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), tests conducted on the product revealed that a single serving contains 5g of caffeine. The packaging advises consumers to have two servings per day, totalling 10g of caffeine, which is considered a potentially lethal dose for most individuals. The warning highlights that even doses as low as 3g can be lethal for those who are sensitive to caffeine.
Tina Potter, Head of Incidents at the FSA, urged consumers not to take the risk of consuming the product. High levels of caffeine can lead to various adverse effects such as anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea, and restlessness. Individuals with mental health conditions may experience worsened psychosis, and the exceptionally high levels of caffeine in this case could result in even more severe consequences, possibly even fatal.
Home Bargains has taken immediate action upon being alerted by the manufacturer on July 5th. The company removed all batches of the affected strawberry-flavoured product from sale and implemented preventive measures across its stores. Product recall posters have been displayed in all stores, and further investigations are being carried out by the branded supplier, Sci-Mx.
Customers who have purchased the product are advised to contact Sci-Mx customer care at [email protected] for a refund. The affected products can be identified by the batch code W110429, located next to the best-before date on the packaging.
It is crucial for consumers to heed this recall notice and ensure their safety by refraining from consuming the product. The cooperation of affected customers in returning the product and following the necessary steps is essential for protecting their health and well-being.
