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Unrated Food recall · FDA · Published January 11, 2017

West Coast Laboratories Xambo Capsules Recall: Possible DMAA Contamination

West Coast Laboratories recalls 80 boxes of Xam: 12,053 capsules each, due to potential DMAA contamination. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1430-2017FoodWest Coast Laboratories ›
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Recalling firmWest Coast Laboratories Inc116 E Alondra Blvd · Gardena, CA 90248-2806
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What happened, in plain English

West Coast Laboratories is recalling 80 boxes of Xambo bulk capsules, each containing 12,053 capsules, because they may contain 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA). This substance could pose health risks, so affected consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22426-west-coast-laboratories-xambo-capsules-recall-possible-dmaa-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22426-west-coast-laboratories-xambo-capsules-recall-possible-dmaa-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1430-2017

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“West Coast Laboratories Xambo Capsules Recall: Possible DMAA Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22426-west-coast-laboratories-xambo-capsules-recall-possible-dmaa-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1430-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1430-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

DMAA is a stimulant that can cause health issues, including increased heart rate and blood pressure. The presence of DMAA in these capsules may lead to adverse health effects if consumed.

Who’s affected

Anyone who owns or uses the recalled Xambo capsules. People with health conditions that could be affected by DMAA are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Xambo' and the batch number 361215 on the packaging. The recall includes 80 boxes of bulk capsules, each containing 12,053 capsules.

  • Brand
    West Coast Laboratories
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Colombia, South America
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-1430-2017Xambo, 80 boxes of bulk capsules. Each containing 12,053 capsules in each box.; 361215964,240 capsules
F-1431-2017Devagrass; Lot No. CK15005 Mfg. Lot no. 6208153,600 blisters
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the product name 'Xambo' and batch number 361215 on the packaging to confirm if the item is recalled.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jan 11, 201712. FDA classified it Class II: Feb 1, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Feb 8, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: Mar 20, 201742017
  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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1430-2017 (January 11, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1430-2017 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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