Flex Dietary Supplement (New Algae) – Undeclared Ingredient (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Flex, Maximum Flexibility, Item number 21-601, dietary supplement, 90 capsules per bottle. The Flex product is a dietary supplement in capsule form containing vegetable glucosamine HCL, chondroitin sulfate (shark cartilage), organic microalgae (aph. flos-aquae) and chicken cartilage. The serving size is 3 capsules and the suggested use is one 3 capsule serving per day.
Brand
New Algae Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot EY1, manufacturing date of 8/2013. (product expires by August 2015)
Products Sold
Lot EY1, manufacturing date of 8/2013. (product expires by August 2015)
New Algae Company is recalling Flex, Maximum Flexibility, Item number 21-601, dietary supplement, 90 capsules per bottle. The F due to Flex dietary supplement product is recalled because the finished label does not declare shark cartilage.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Flex dietary supplement product is recalled because the finished label does not declare shark cartilage.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026