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USPlabs LLC Announces a Recall of OxyElite Pro Dietary Supplements Due to Possible Health Risk

Contact: Consumer: USPlabs LLC 1-800-890-3067

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE —November 9, 2013 – USPlabs LLC, Dallas, TX is voluntarily conducting a national recall of all lots and sizes of the OxyElite Pro dietary supplement products listed below. These products contain Aegeline, a synthesized version of a natural extract from the Bael tree.

Epidemiological evidence shows that use of these products has been associated with serious adverse health consequences, namely serious liver damage or acute liver failure, concentrated in Hawaii.  Investigations are ongoing into a potential causal relationship.  The Company agrees with FDA that a national recall is appropriate as a precautionary measure. Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores, mail orders and direct delivery.

OxyElite Pro Super Thermo capsules 2 count capsules UPC #094922417275 10 count capsules UPC #094922417251 10 count capsules UPC #094922417268 21 count capsules UPC #094922426604 90 count capsules UPC #094922395573 90 count capsules Pink label UPC #094922447906 180 count capsules UPC #094922447852

OxyElite Pro Ultra-Intense Thermo capsules 3 count capsules UPC #094922447883 3 count capsules UPC #094922447876 90 count capsules UPC #094922395627 180 count capsules UPC #094922447869

OxyElite Pro Super Thermo Powder Fruit Punch 0.15 oz UPC #094922417237 Fruit Punch 0.15 oz UPC #094922447517 Fruit Punch 4.6 oz UPC #094922426369 Fruit Punch 5 oz. UPC #094922447487 Blue Raspberry 4.6 oz UPC #094922426376 Grape Bubblegum 4.6 oz UPC #094922447500 Green Apple 4.6 oz. UPC #094922426499

No other products produced by USPlabs are subject to recall. Consumers who have purchased the products should immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to where they purchased it for a refund. Contact your health care professional if you have experienced any adverse effects.

Consumers can contact USPlabs at 1(800) 890-3067 (Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm EST) or info@usplabsdirect.com. Adverse reactions may be reported to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.htm, by regular mail, or by FDA's MedWatch Hotline 1-800-FDA-1088.

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