Urgent warning as ‘deadly’ supplement containing ‘lethal’ amounts of caffeine recalled
GYM bunnies are being warned not to drink a potentially fatal protein powder.
Health chiefs have warned the supplement contains “lethal” amounts of caffeine.
Discount store Home Bargains has recalled all 1.5 kg bags of Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour with best before dates of March 2025.
The recalled powder was found to have over 5000mg of caffeine per serving – 16 times the recommended daily caffeine dose per day.
Health organisations around the world suggest that most people can safely consume up to 300mg of caffeine a day.
For most people, 10g of caffeine can be a lethal dose.
However, doses as low as 3g have been identified as lethal for certain sensitive individuals.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) which issued the alert, recalls food considered unsafe for human consumption.
Tina Potter, head of incidents at FSA, said: “High levels of caffeine can cause anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, diarrhoea and restlessness, and individuals with a mental health condition can experience worsened psychosis.
“In this case, the exceptionally high levels of caffeine could mean the consequences are even more severe and perhaps even fatal.”
She added: “If you have purchased this product, do not take the risk of consuming it.”
Affected products can be identified by the batch code, W110429, which can be found next to the best-before date on the packaging.
It comes as parents been warned not to give their children lollipops that have been recalled over fears the sticks are dangerously sharp.
Bumerang Ltd which manufactures Candy Stars Lollipops has recalled several different flavours of lolly, including apple, orange, strawberry and assorted fruit.
The recalled treats, which are considered a stabbing risk, are sold in 90g packs that contain three lollipops and have the batch code 816123.