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Unrated Food recall · FDA · Published July 27, 2018

Genestra AFA-gen capsules recalled for high microcystins levels

Seroyal International recalls Genestra AFA-gen capsules due to microcystins exceeding safety limits. Consumers should check product details and contact for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1756-2018FoodSeroyal International ›
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Recalling firmSeroyal International, a division of Atrium Innovations490 Elgin Mills Rd E · Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
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What happened, in plain English

Seroyal International is recalling Genestra AFA-gen capsules because they contain microcystins levels above the safety limit. This could pose a health risk if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18797-genestra-afa-gen-capsules-recalled-for-high-microcystins-levels.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18797-genestra-afa-gen-capsules-recalled-for-high-microcystins-levels · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1756-2018

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“Genestra AFA-gen capsules recalled for high microcystins levels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18797-genestra-afa-gen-capsules-recalled-for-high-microcystins-levels. Based on FDA recall #F-1756-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1756-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The capsules contain microcystins levels that exceed the specified safety limit. Microcystins are toxins that can be harmful if ingested in high amounts, potentially causing health issues.

Who’s affected

People who purchased the Genestra AFA-gen capsules with lot number 6E436-0 between 2018 and the expiry date of 09/2018 are affected. Those using the product for dietary supplements are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product code #07596 and lot number 6E436-0 on the bottle. The capsules come in a white 150cc HDPE bottle with a desiccant and white cap, packaged in 12 bottles per case.

  • Brand
    Seroyal International
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for product code #07596 and lot number 6E436-0 on the bottle.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

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FDA distribution: “Product was distributed throughout the United States and Canada (see attached document for list of Canadian consignees).” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 27, 201812. FDA classified it Class II: Aug 6, 201823. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 15, 201834. FDA terminated the recall: Nov 25, 2020420182020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1756-2018 (July 27, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1756-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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