Recall of Max Slim Alpha-GPC + Citicoline Due to Undeclared Ingredient
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Health Canada has issued a recall for a lot of Max Slim Alpha-GPC + Citicoline because it contains an undeclared ingredient, caffeine, which could pose health risks.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 20, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Health Canada has recalled a specific lot of Max Slim Alpha-GPC + Citicoline because it contains an undeclared ingredient, caffeine.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Max Slim Alpha-GPC + Citicoline, with Market Authorization NPN 80129088, in capsule form. It has the strength of Cytidine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate) P'-[2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl] ester inner salt 400mg and L-alpha-Glycerophosphorylcholine 400mg, and the affected lot number is G9P12C24. The recall is being conducted at the retailers level, and no specific quantities, UPCs, model numbers beyond the lot number, or date ranges were provided in the source data. The product is associated with the company Maximum Slim, located at 2114 N. Flamingo Rd #202, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028, USA.
What You Should Do
Verify if your product is affected by checking the lot number. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s) or for any health concerns. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall, and report any health product related side effects or other safety complaints to Health Canada.
Why This Matters
The presence of an undeclared ingredient like caffeine in a health product could lead to unexpected health effects for consumers, particularly those sensitive to caffeine or with certain medical conditions, highlighting the importance of accurate product labeling for safety.
Source
This information is from Health Canada, available at: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/max-slim-alpha-gpc-citicoline-affected-lot-contains-undeclared-ingredient-caffeine
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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