A Texas supplement maker is recalling its RAPTURE Preworkout powder nationwide after FDA testing found DMAA, a stimulant that can raise blood pressure and could lead to heart problems, including heart attack. Leader Formulas, LLC, of Tomball, Texas, announced the recall Oct. 6, and the FDA posted the notice Oct. 7.
The recall comes about five months after the FDA warned consumers not to buy or use the product. The company has received no reports of adverse events, according to its voluntary recall notice posted by the FDA.
Product and Lot Details
The recall covers one lot, number 260327-4, of RAPTURE Preworkout dietary supplement powder. The product comes in a 450-gram round plastic container with red and black lettering and a rhinoceros print seal on top.
Three flavors are included: Rainbow Twist, Electric Lemonade, and Berry Mojito. UPC codes for each flavor are listed in the recall notice. The product was distributed nationwide to retail stores and sold online through the company’s website, leaderformulas.com, between Jan. 29, 2025, and May 25, 2026.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The company says it is notifying distributors and customers by mail. Questions can go to Patrick@leaderformulas.com or 832-855-7562, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.
Why DMAA Is a Concern
DMAA, or 1,3-dimethylamylamine, is an amphetamine derivative that has been used in sports performance and weight loss products. It is not a legal dietary supplement ingredient. “DMAA is not a dietary ingredient,” the FDA states on its page on DMAA in products marketed as supplements. The agency considers DMAA added to a supplement to be an unsafe food additive.
According to the FDA, DMAA can raise blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels and arteries. That can lead to shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, chest tightening, and heart attack. The agency also links DMAA to seizures and other neurological and psychological conditions, and it warns that the risk may be greater when DMAA is combined with other stimulants, such as caffeine.
“The FDA is very concerned about DMAA, and we advise consumers not to purchase or use any product containing DMAA,” the agency says.
DMAA can appear on labels under other names, including methylhexanamine, geranamine, 1,3-dimethylpentylamine, “geranium extract,” and “Pelargonium graveolens extract.” The FDA says it is not aware of reliable science showing that DMAA occurs naturally in plants.
Warning Came Months Before Recall
The FDA issued a health fraud notification about RAPTURE Preworkout on May 5, 2026. The agency said its laboratory analysis found DMAA that was not listed on the product label and advised consumers not to buy or use the product. At the time, the FDA said the product was sold on leaderformulas.com and possibly in some retail stores.
The distribution dates in the recall notice show that the product continued to ship until May 25, about three weeks after that warning. The company’s recall followed about five months later.
The delay reflects how supplements are regulated. Under federal law, the FDA cannot approve dietary supplements before they are marketed, and a public warning does not by itself remove a product from store shelves or home cabinets.
DMAA has a long enforcement history. The FDA issued 18 warning letters to companies over DMAA products between 2012 and 2017. In 2013, the agency detained USPLabs’ OxyElite Pro and Jack3d products, which the company then destroyed, and seized DMAA products from Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals. In 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a ruling that DMAA is not a dietary ingredient and is not generally recognized as safe. After the Supreme Court declined to review the case, the seized Hi-Tech products were destroyed in November 2020.
What Consumers Should Do
Anyone who has RAPTURE Preworkout at home should stop using it, check the container for lot number 260327-4, and return it for a refund. People who have had side effects after using the product should contact a health care professional promptly. Symptoms such as chest pain, trouble breathing, a racing or irregular heartbeat, fainting, or a seizure need emergency care.
Side effects can be reported to the FDA through its MedWatch adverse event reporting program. The FDA notes that it cannot test every supplement for hidden ingredients, so consumers should be cautious with products marketed to boost energy and workout performance.
Key Questions Answered
What product is being recalled? RAPTURE Preworkout powder, lot 260327-4, in Rainbow Twist, Electric Lemonade, and Berry Mojito flavors, sold in 450-gram containers.
Why was it recalled? FDA testing found DMAA, a stimulant that is not a legal dietary supplement ingredient and can raise blood pressure.
Has anyone been harmed? The company says it has received no reports of adverse events.
What health problems are linked to DMAA? The FDA links DMAA to raised blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest tightening, heart attack, and seizures.
How do I get a refund? Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can go to Leader Formulas at 832-855-7562.
Did the FDA warn about this product earlier? Yes. On May 5, 2026, the FDA warned that testing found DMAA not listed on the label and advised consumers not to buy or use the product.
What other names does DMAA go by? Methylhexanamine, geranamine, 1,3-dimethylpentylamine, “geranium extract,” and “Pelargonium graveolens extract.”
Published by Medicaldaily.com