RECALL: Various food supplements contain medicinal product that need doctor prescription
Melatonin is a medicinal product which should only be taken when prescribed by a medical professional as food supplement is recalled found on Irish market
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.
Retailers and online sellers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale.