Genetic Edge Laxoplex Capsules Recalled: Unapproved Steroids Found
FDA found undeclared anabolic steroids in Genetic Edge Laxoplex capsules. All 60-count bottles are recalled due to potential health risks from unapproved substances.
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Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Tainted Product Marketed As a Dietary Supplement: FDA analysis found the product to tainted with undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid like substances.
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What happened, in plain English
Genetic Edge's Laxoplex 60-capsule dietary supplement has been recalled because FDA testing found it contains undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid-like substances. This poses health risks as these substances are not approved for use in dietary supplements. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41633-genetic-edge-laxoplex-capsules-recalled-unapproved-steroids-found.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41633-genetic-edge-laxoplex-capsules-recalled-unapproved-steroids-found · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1092-2017
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“Genetic Edge Laxoplex Capsules Recalled: Unapproved Steroids Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41633-genetic-edge-laxoplex-capsules-recalled-unapproved-steroids-found. Based on FDA recall #D-1092-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1092-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was marketed as a dietary supplement but contains undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid-like substances that are not approved by the FDA. These substances can cause health issues including hormonal imbalances and other serious health problems when taken without proper medical supervision.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled Laxoplex 60-capsule bottles. People taking the product for weight loss or muscle building are at highest risk due to potential health effects from unapproved substances.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 60-count bottle labeled 'GEC LX Laxoplex 60 capsules Dietary Supplement'. The product was manufactured by Genetic Edge Compounds LLC in McKinney, TX, and sold with the UPC 700580499842. All lots are affected.
- Brand
Genetic Edge- Product
GEC LX Laxoplex 60 capsules Dietary Supplement, 60 count bottle, Manufactured by GEC, McKinney, TX, 75070, UPC- Category
Drug
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Laxoplex 60-capsule bottles as they contain undeclared anabolic steroids and steroid-like substances.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 11 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- 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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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 #D-1092-2017 (May 5, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1092-2017 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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