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Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Formutech Nutrition Joint Formula Recalled for Unapproved Drug Claims (2025)

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals recalled 85,950 units of Formutech Nutrition Flexible Joint Formula with Cissus Quadrangularis sold nationwide after regulators flagged unapproved drug claims. The product claims to support tendons and muscles and promote healthy cartilage, which regulators say is not approved. Consumers who purchased the supplement should not use it and should await refund or replacement,'

Official notice
Hi-Tech PharmaceuticalsFood & BeveragesLot 405310805 Exp Date 07/28

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA FOOD
Recall date
August 6, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
8/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 6, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
Product type
Joint health supplement (dietary)
Model numbers
Lot 405310805 Exp Date 07/28
Sizes
240 Capsules
Sold at
Multiple Retailers
Where affected
Nationwide

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    August 6, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA FOOD

    September 24, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

Unapproved Drug Claims.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Letter

About This Product

Formutech Nutrition Joint Formula is a dietary supplement marketed for joint health and contains Cissus Quadrangularis. The product is sold in a 240-capsule bottle.

Why This Is Dangerous

The recall centers on unapproved claims about joint health benefits. The labeling claims exceed what the regulator has approved.

Industry Context

This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.

Real-World Impact

Consumers may spend money on a product with unverified health claims and risk delaying proper medical treatment.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check bottle label for Formutech Nutrition Joint Formula 240 capsules
  2. Verify Lot number 405310805
  3. Check Expiration date 07/28

Where to find product info

Label lists UPC and lot code; FDA recall page provides recall number H-0586-2025.

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement processing commonly 4-6 weeks from claim submission.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • File a complaint with FDA or local consumer protection office
  • Document all communications and retain receipts and packaging.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Avoid unverified health claims in dietary supplements
  • Look for third-party testing and clear FDA-regulated labeling claims
  • Check recall notices and verify product identifiers before use

Documentation advice

Keep proof of purchase, product packaging, photos of label and recall notice, and all correspondence.

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Product Details

Product: Formutech Nutrition Flexible Joint Formula with Cissus Quadrangularis 240 capsules UPC: 7 97573 90884 1 Lot: 405310805 Exp: 07/28 Quantity recalled: 85,950 units Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Sold by: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Inc., Norcross, GA 30071

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • States distributed to: 37+ states and territories
  • Hazard: Unapproved Drug Claims
  • Remedy: Refund or replacement; letters issued

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
Lot 405310805 Exp Date 07/28
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
September 24, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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