Unrated Food recall · FDA · Published August 16, 2016
IQ Formulations E.S.P. Pre-Workout Powder Recall: Unapproved Ingredients
IQ Formulations recalls blue raspberry flavored pre-workout powder due to unapproved dietary ingredients picamilon and methylpentane citrate. Consumers should stop using affected lots.
Recall notice
Products contain Picamilon and/or methylpentane citrate (DMBA), which are not recognized as a dietary ingredients
Contact the company
Recalling firmIQ Formulations, LLC523 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy · Sunrise, FL 33325-6259
What happened, in plain English
IQ Formulations is recalling blue raspberry flavored E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder because it contains unapproved dietary ingredients picamilon and methylpentane citrate. This could pose health risks if consumed as a dietary supplement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23442-iq-formulations-e-s-p-pre-workout-powder-recall-unapproved.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23442-iq-formulations-e-s-p-pre-workout-powder-recall-unapproved · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1347-2017
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“IQ Formulations E.S.P. Pre-Workout Powder Recall: Unapproved Ingredients.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23442-iq-formulations-e-s-p-pre-workout-powder-recall-unapproved. Based on FDA recall #F-1347-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1347-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains picamilon and methylpentane citrate, which are not recognized as safe dietary ingredients by regulatory authorities. These substances may cause health issues when consumed as part of a dietary supplement, though specific risks are not clearly defined in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder from stores or online. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts who use pre-workout supplements are most at risk due to potential health effects from unapproved ingredients.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor' with UPC 764779-410728. Affected lots include specific expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
IQ Formulations- Product
E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor (UPC 764779-410728- Category
Food
All 9 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
Unknown
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1345-2017 | SYNEDREX, Powerful stimulant weight loss solution, 45 capsules (UPC 764779-224592). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1607404 (Exp 03/2019), 1607405 (Exp 03/2019), 1607406 (Exp 03/2019), 1607407 (Exp 03/2019), 1607501 (Exp 03/2019), 1607502 (Exp 03/2019), 1607503 (Exp 03/2019), 1607504 (Exp 03/2019), 1607505 (Exp 03/2019), 1607506 (Exp 03/2019), 1607510 (Exp 03/2019), 1607511 (Exp 03/2019), 1607512 (Exp 03/2019) 1607602 (Exp 03/2019), 1607603 (Exp 03/2019) 1607604 (Exp 03/2019), 1607605 (Exp 03/2019), 1607606 (Exp 03/2019), 1607607 (Exp 03/2019), 1607608 (Exp 03/2019), 1607609 (Exp 03/2019), 1607610 (Exp 03/2019), 1607611 (Exp 03/2019), 1607612 (Exp 03/2019), 1607613 (Exp 03/2019), 1607614 (Exp 03/2019), 1609601 (Exp 05/2019), 1609602 (Exp 05/2019), 1609603 (Exp 05/2019), 1609604 (Exp 05/2019), 1609605 (Exp 05/2019), 1609701 (Exp 05/2019), 1609702 (Exp 05/2019), 1609703 (Exp 05/2019), 1609704 (Exp 05/2019), 1609705 (Exp 05/2019), 1609706 (Exp 05/2019), 1609707 (Exp 05/2019), 1609708 (Exp 05/2019), 1609709 (Exp 05/2019), 1609801 (Exp 05/2019), 1609802 (Exp 05/2019), 1617205 (Exp 06/2019), 1617206 (Exp 06/2019), 1617208 (Exp 06/2019), 1617209 (Exp 06/2019), 1619001 (Exp 07/2019), 1619002 (Exp 07/2019), 1619003 (Exp 07/2019), 1619004 (Exp 07/2019), 1619006 (Exp 07/2019), 1619007 (Exp 07/2019), 1619008 (Exp 07/2019), 1619301 (Exp 07/2019), 1619302 (Exp 07/2019), 1619303 (Exp 07/2019), 1619304 (Exp 07/2019), 1619305 (Exp 07/2019), 1619306 (Exp 07/2019), 1619504 (Exp 07/2019), 1619505 (Exp 07/2019), 1619506 (Exp 07/2019), 1619507 (Exp 07/2019). | Approximately 67,113 bottles |
| F-1346-2017 | E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, Watermelon flavor (UPC 764779-4407566). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019), 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019), 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019), 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1620401 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620402 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620403 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1600708 (Exp 07/08/2019), 1603602 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603604 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1603603 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1604205 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604204 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604203 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604301 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604302 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604303 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1605307 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1605106 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605105 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605506 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605507 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605508 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1622304 (Exp 08/10/2019), 1603904 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603905 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604004 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604005 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604002 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604006 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604806 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604709 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604708 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604903 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604805 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604807 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1605610 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1604001 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1600707 (Exp 01/09/2019), 1603204 (Exp 02/03/2019), 1603601 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603509 (Exp 02/04/2019), 1604103 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604201 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604101 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604202 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604102 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604104 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1605003 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1605002 (Exp 02/19/2019).1605007 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1604905 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604906 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604904 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1605001 (Exp 08/05/2019), 1622303 (Exp 08/10/2019). | Approximately 27,353 containers |
| F-1347-2017 | E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, blue raspberry flavor (UPC 764779-410728.; Lots: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019), 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019), 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019), 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1620401 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620402 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620403 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1600708 (Exp 07/08/2019), 1603602 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603604 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1603603 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1604205 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604204 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604203 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604301 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604302 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604303 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1605307 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1605106 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605105 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605506 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605507 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605508 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1622304 (Exp 08/10/2019), 1603904 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603905 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604004 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604005 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604002 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604006 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604806 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604709 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604708 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604903 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604805 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604807 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1605610 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1604001 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1600707 (Exp 01/09/2019), 1603204 (Exp 02/03/2019), 1603601 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603509 (Exp 02/04/2019), 1604103 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604201 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604101 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604202 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604102 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604104 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1605003 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1605002 (Exp 02/19/2019).1605007 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1604905 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604906 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604904 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1605001 (Exp 08/05/2019), 1622303 (Exp 08/10/2019). | Approximately 34,100 containers |
| F-1348-2017 | E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, fruit punch flavor (UPC 764779-420734), fruit punch (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019), 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019), 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019), 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1620401 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620402 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620403 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1600708 (Exp 07/08/2019), 1603602 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603604 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1603603 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1604205 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604204 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604203 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604301 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604302 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604303 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1605307 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1605106 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605105 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605506 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605507 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605508 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1622304 (Exp 08/10/2019), 1603904 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603905 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604004 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604005 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604002 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604006 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604806 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604709 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604708 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604903 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604805 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604807 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1605610 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1604001 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1600707 (Exp 01/09/2019), 1603204 (Exp 02/03/2019), 1603601 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603509 (Exp 02/04/2019), 1604103 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604201 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604101 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604202 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604102 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604104 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1605003 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1605002 (Exp 02/19/2019).1605007 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1604905 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604906 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604904 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1605001 (Exp 08/05/2019), 1622303 (Exp 08/10/2019). | Approximately 26,651 containers |
| F-1349-2017 | E.S.P. Pre-Workout, Energy Stimulant Pre-workout, Powder, 300 g, green apple (UPC 764779-430740). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1600807 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1520115 (Exp 12/26/2019), 1603701 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603702 (Exp 02/06/2019), 1603901 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603903 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1600806 (Exp 01/11/2019), 1603902 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604602 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604601 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604701 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604604 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604603 (Exp 02/15/2019), 1604702 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1604404 (Exp 02/13/2019), 1605601 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1605510 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605602 (Exp 03/03/2019), 1605509 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1619601 (Exp 07/14/2019), 1620401 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620402 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1620403 (Exp 07/22/2019), 1600708 (Exp 07/08/2019), 1603602 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603604 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1603603 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1604205 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604204 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604203 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604301 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604302 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1604303 (Exp 02/12/2019), 1605307 (Exp 02/22/2019), 1605106 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605105 (Exp 02/20/2019), 1605506 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605507 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1605508 (Exp 02/24/2019), 1622304 (Exp 08/10/2019), 1603904 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1603905 (Exp 02/08/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604004 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604005 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604002 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604006 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1604806 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604709 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604708 (Exp 02/16/2019), 1604903 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604805 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604807 (Exp 02/17/2019), 1604003 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1605610 (Exp 02/25/2019), 1604001 (Exp 02/09/2019), 1600707 (Exp 01/09/2019), 1603204 (Exp 02/03/2019), 1603601 (Exp 02/05/2019), 1603509 (Exp 02/04/2019), 1604103 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604201 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604101 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604202 (Exp 02/11/2019), 1604102 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1604104 (Exp 02/10/2019), 1605003 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1605002 (Exp 02/19/2019).1605007 (Exp 02/19/2019), 1604905 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604906 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1604904 (Exp 02/18/2019), 1605001 (Exp 08/05/2019), 1622303 (Exp 08/10/2019). | Approximately 25,273 containers |
| F-1350-2017 | P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, watermelon flavor (UPC 764779-360450). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition; Lots: 1607403 (Exp 03/2019), 1613102 (Exp 05/2019), 1613101 (Exp 05/2019), 1607601 (Exp 03/2019), 1607509 (Exp 03/2019), 1613201 (Exp 03/2019), 1606001 (Exp 02/2019), 1606007 (Exp 03/2019). | Approximately 1,403 containers |
| F-1351-2017 | P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, blue raspberry (UPC 764779-360122). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1607403 (Exp 03/2019), 1613102 (Exp 05/2019), 1613101 (Exp 05/2019), 1607601 (Exp 03/2019), 1607509 (Exp 03/2019), 1613201 (Exp 03/2019), 1606001 (Exp 02/2019), 1606007 (Exp 03/2019). | Approximately 3,545 containers |
| F-1352-2017 | P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, fruit punch (UPC 764779-360238). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1607403 (Exp 03/2019), 1613102 (Exp 05/2019), 1613101 (Exp 05/2019), 1607601 (Exp 03/2019), 1607509 (Exp 03/2019), 1613201 (Exp 03/2019), 1606001 (Exp 02/2019), 1606007 (Exp 03/2019). | Approximately 1,405 containers |
| F-1353-2017 | P.S.P., Pre-Workout, Physique Stimulating Pre-workout, Powder, 360 g, green apple (UPC 764779-360344). Brand: Metabolic Nutrition.; Lots: 1607403 (Exp 03/2019), 1613102 (Exp 05/2019), 1613101 (Exp 05/2019), 1607601 (Exp 03/2019), 1607509 (Exp 03/2019), 1613201 (Exp 03/2019), 1606001 (Exp 02/2019), 1606007 (Exp 03/2019). | Approximately 1,384 containers |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled E.S.P. Pre-Workout powder if you have it.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 8.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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