Pre-workout Recall: Deadly Illegal Stimulant Found In Texas Supplement

A workout supplement flying off shelves across the country is being pulled immediately because it packs an illegal and deadly stimulant inside. Texas-based Leader Formulas, LLC issued a voluntary recall for one specific batch of its RAPTURE Pre-workout after tests revealed the presence of 1,3-Dimethylamylamine, or DMAA. This chemical acts as a powerful amphetamine-like compound that the FDA says cannot legally be sold in dietary supplements for consumers here.

Using this substance puts users at serious risk. The agency warns it can spike blood pressure and cause cardiovascular damage ranging from shortness of breath to chest tightening and actual heart attacks. Some marketing materials even claim DMAA is a natural plant extract, but there is no reliable evidence supporting that idea. Manufacturers simply have not provided proof that it qualifies as a legal dietary ingredient, and the FDA considers it an unsafe food additive.

The specific products caught in this recall carry distinct labels and UPC codes that anyone should check against before opening them. The flavors involved are rainbow twist with a universal product code of 710154236506, electric lemonade with a UPC of 710143236513, and berry mojito with a UPC of 710154236544. They come packed in 450-gram round plastic containers featuring red and black lettering alongside a rhinoceros print seal at the top. Only one lot is affected, identified by number 260327-4, and these were sold from January 29, 2025 through May 25, 2026 to stores online and in retail locations nationwide via leaderformulas.com.

FDA testing found the illegal compound lurking within these bottles. Now the company is scrambling to work with distributors and customers to get the recalled supplements back off the market. The agency has issued a direct order: stop using it and return whatever you have to where you bought it. So far, no adverse events have been reported in connection with this specific recall, though nobody knows exactly how DMAA ended up in the mix.

The dangers of this stimulant extend beyond simple headaches or anxiety. Short-term effects can include a false sense of euphoria and enhanced workout intensity while simultaneously driving up heart rate and blood pressure. But when that surge wears off or combines with caffeine taken before intense exercise, the consequences can be brutal. Adverse events reported by others using DMAA include irregular heartbeats, seizures, panic attacks, and strokes. The risk skyrockets for anyone with underlying heart problems who might be tempted to take this substance thinking it gives them an edge.