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A recall has been made by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland after a medicinal product has been found in a food supplement that is not permitted on the Irish market.
The recall was issued on Thursday October 2 2025 and said: "The below Life Extension food supplements contain melatonin, a medicinal product which should only be taken when prescribed by a medical professional.
"In Ireland, melatonin is regulated as a medicinal product when authorised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority and it is not permitted in food supplements available on the Irish market".
The products recalled are as follows below
| Fast-Acting Liquid Melatonin | 59ml |
| Melatonin IR/XR | 60 capsules |
| Melatonin 1 mg | 60 capsules |
| Melatonin 6 Hour Timed Release | 60 vegetarian capsules |
| Melatonin 3 mg | 60 vegetarian capsules |
In Ireland, melatonin is a prescription medication, is not authorised in food and should only be taken under medical supervision, the FSAI emphasised.
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Retailers and online sellers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale.
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
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