Deadly Caffeine Levels Found in Popular Muscle Supplement
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a stark warning over Sci-Mx Nutrition’s Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour powder. The 1.5kg bags with a best before date of March 2025 contain dangerously high caffeine levels — enough to kill.
Caffeine Overload: One Serving Packs a Punch
Tests revealed a single serving contains 5g of caffeine. The packaging recommends two servings daily, which means a whopping 10g of caffeine — a potentially fatal dose for most people. Even 3g can be deadly for caffeine-sensitive individuals.
Tina Potter, Head of Incidents at the FSA, said: “High caffeine levels can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea, and restlessness. Those with mental health conditions risk worsened psychosis. These extreme amounts could lead to life-threatening effects.”
Home Bargains Pulls Product After Manufacturer Alert
Following a July 5th alert from Sci-Mx, Home Bargains has removed all strawberry-flavoured batches from its shelves. Recall posters are now up in all stores, and Sci-Mx is investigating the issue further.
Check Your Tub! How to Spot the Dangerous Product
- Look for batch code W110429 near the best-before date.
- Do not consume if you have this batch.
- Contact Sci-Mx customer services at [email protected] for a refund.
Consumers must act quickly. Returning the product and following safety advice could save lives. Don’t take the risk – your health depends on it!
