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Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published June 6, 2017

Andropharm M1 Alpha Capsules: Unapproved Steroid Product Recalled

Andropharm recalls 60-count M1 Alpha capsules marketed without FDA approval as containing anabolic steroids. Consumers should check product labels and contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1143-2017DrugAndropharm ›
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Recalling firmAndropharm, LLC1140 Holland Dr, Ste 12 · Boca Raton, FL 33487-2764
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What happened, in plain English

Andropharm is recalling 60-count bottles of M1 Alpha capsules because they were sold without FDA approval and labeled as containing anabolic steroids. This could lead to health risks if used without proper medical supervision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41580-andropharm-m1-alpha-capsules-unapproved-steroid-product-recalled.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41580-andropharm-m1-alpha-capsules-unapproved-steroid-product-recalled · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1143-2017

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“Andropharm M1 Alpha Capsules: Unapproved Steroid Product Recalled.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41580-andropharm-m1-alpha-capsules-unapproved-steroid-product-recalled. Based on FDA recall #D-1143-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1143-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product was marketed without FDA approval and labeled as containing anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids can cause serious health issues like liver damage, heart problems, and hormonal imbalances if misused.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the 60-count bottle of Andropharm M1 Alpha capsules from Amazon. People using these capsules for medical purposes without a prescription are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 60-count bottle labeled 'ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg)'. The product was sold on Amazon with UPC 642125502924.

  • Brand
    Andropharm
  • Product
    ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle
  • Category
    Drug
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 I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Florida
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-1142-2017ANDROPHARM STEN Z (2, 17a-Dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-3-one 10mg and 17b-hydroxy-2a, 17b-dimethyl-5a-androstan-3-one azine 10 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle, Andropharm.com, UPC: 6 42125 50294 8; All lots remaining within expiry.150 bottles
D-1143-2017ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg) capsule, packaged in 60-count bottle, Amazon.com, UPC 6 42125 50292 4; All lots remaining within expiry.1250 bottles
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the 60-count bottle labeled 'ANDROPHARM M1 ALPHA (Methyl-1-Etiocholenolol-Epietiocholanollone 20 mg)' on Amazon.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Florida.

Alaska: not listedAKMaine: not listedMEVermont: not listedVTNew Hampshire: not listedNHWashington: not listedWAIdaho: not listedIDMontana: not listedMTNorth Dakota: not listedNDMinnesota: not listedMNIllinois: not listedILWisconsin: not listedWIMichigan: not listedMINew York: not listedNYRhode Island: not listedRIMassachusetts: not listedMAOregon: not listedORNevada: not listedNVWyoming: not listedWYSouth Dakota: not listedSDIowa: not listedIAIndiana: not listedINOhio: not listedOHPennsylvania: not listedPANew Jersey: not listedNJConnecticut: not listedCTCalifornia: not listedCAUtah: not listedUTColorado: not listedCONebraska: not listedNEMissouri: not listedMOKentucky: not listedKYWest Virginia: not listedWVVirginia: not listedVAMaryland: not listedMDDelaware: not listedDEArizona: not listedAZNew Mexico: not listedNMKansas: not listedKSArkansas: not listedARTennessee: not listedTNNorth Carolina: not listedNCSouth Carolina: not listedSCDistrict of Columbia: not listedDCOklahoma: not listedOKLouisiana: not listedLAMississippi: not listedMSAlabama: not listedALGeorgia: not listedGAHawaii: not listedHITexas: not listedTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Florida” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Florida.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 6, 201712. FDA classified it Class I: Sep 12, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Sep 20, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 2, 2020420172020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  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 #D-1143-2017 (June 6, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1143-2017 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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