Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 6, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- 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
- Dietary Supplement Tablet
- Model numbers
- Lot C15Cl4 Exp Date 10/26
- Sizes
- 60 tablets
- Sold at
- Unknown
- 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 and Misbranded.
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
Pine bark extract supplements are marketed for cardiovascular health and oxidative stress support. Consumers typically buy these as dietary supplements for heart health.
Why This Is Dangerous
The hazard relates to unapproved drug claims and misbranding, which means the product was marketed with drug-like claims not approved by the FDA.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate the UPC on the package: 8 11836 02446 3
- Check the lot number on the bottle: Lot C15Cl4
- Check the expiration date: 10/26
- Compare to the recall notice for the specific product details
Where to find product info
FDA recall notice H-0592-2025; Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals customer support materials
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements will be communicated by letter; processing times vary
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Keep records of all contact attempts
- Escalate to FDA/CPSC if no response after 4–6 weeks
- Consider legal counsel for unresponsive companies
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify FDA-approved drug claims before buying dietary supplements
- Check for third-party certifications (USP)
- Keep receipts and packaging for returns
- Avoid products with drug-like claims not approved by FDA
Documentation advice
Save all purchase records, letters, and email correspondence; photograph the product and packaging
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Product Details
Brand: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. Product: Pine Bark Supplements. Form: 60 tablets. UPC: 8 11836 02446 3. Model/Lot: Lot C15Cl4 Exp Date 10/26. Quantity: 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. Manufacturer: Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 6015-B Unity Drive Norcross, GA 30071. Recall date: 2025-08-06. Status: Active.
Reported Incidents
No specific injuries or illnesses are cited in the notice. The recall notes regulatory action based on unapproved drug claims and misbranding rather than reported injuries.
Key Facts
- 85,950 total units recalled
- Lot C15Cl4 Exp Date 10/26
- Distributed to 39 states and territories listed in the notice
- Recall active as of 2025-09-24
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