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
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 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
- L-Glutamine Powder
- Model numbers
- Lot 059960809 Exp Date 06/28
- Sizes
- 500 g
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 6, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 24, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
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
L-Glutamine is a dietary supplement used by some to support muscle recovery and energy. This recall concerns product labeling that allegedly makes drug-like claims without FDA approval.
Why This Is Dangerous
The hazard arises from unapproved drug claims on product labeling. This misbranding can mislead consumers about efficacy and safety.
Industry Context
This recall is part of efforts to enforce FDA guidelines on drug claims in dietary supplements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check container label for Lot 059960809 and Exp Date 06/28
- Verify packaging states 500 g net weight
Where to find product info
Label, packaging, and UPC on the back of the container
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement typically processed by mail over 4-6 weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Keep copies of all correspondence with the company
- File a consumer complaint with FDA if the company is slow to respond
- Consider seeking legal advice for unresponsive recall issues
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify dietary supplement claims against FDA warning letters and recall notices
- Check for FDA-regulated or federal-law-violation tags on packaging
- Purchase supplements from reputable retailers and verify UPCs and batch codes
Documentation advice
Keep the product, packaging, purchase receipts, and all recall communication for records
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Product Details
Brand: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Product: L-Glutamine Ultra Pure Powder. Net weight: 500 grams. UPC: 8 11836 02362 6. Model/lot: Lot 059960809 Exp Date 06/28. Quantity recalled: 85,950 units. Distribution: Shipped to 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. Recall date: August 6, 2025. Status: Active.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Shipped to 40+ states and territories
- Active recall as of 2025-09-24
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