Graviola Extract*** recall
Recalled by Majopa Industries Corporation · Guayama, PR, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Firm's dietary supplements were being promoted for conditions that caused the products to be drugs under the FD&C Act.
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What was recalled
Label reads in part as: "GRAVIOLA EXTRACT***1 FL Oz (30 ml)*** ORIGINAL FORMULA***Manufactured by: Majopa Industries Corp.*** PRODUCT OF PUERTO RICO,USA". Drug claims in the product label are as follows: "Researchers have found that Extracts from Graviola leaves can produce acetogenins which are extremely effective in the treatment of cancer cells. Graviola extract can works like an antibiotic against cancer cells by stopping growth of the enzymes needed for cell growth. It can be:cellular protector, anti tumorous, antiviral. Also can be used as: Digestive stimulant, Strengthens immune system, antifungal, tranquilizer".
Quantity: 500 bottles
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
02/2020
Where it was sold
Puerto Rico
FDA's distribution note: Puerto Rico only
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Majopa Industries Corporation
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 31, 2015
- In FDA report of
- Sep 30, 2015
- Terminated
- Mar 29, 2017
- FDA recall number
- F-3245-2015 · event 71918
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search