RAPTURE Preworkout recall: FDA found undeclared DMAA

RAPTURE Preworkout is not just an energy product with bold marketing. On May 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said laboratory analysis confirmed that it contains 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), an ingredient not listed on the label. FDA advises consumers not to buy or use this specific product. [1]

What FDA found in RAPTURE

The FDA notice describes RAPTURE as a dietary supplement promoted to boost energy and increase performance, at the time on leaderformulas.com and possibly in some retail stores. The lab finding is specific: DMAA was present but not declared on the product label. The notice does not give a tested lot number or the amount detected, and it does not say that every container has an identical formula. [1]

Does DMAA prove the performance promise?

No. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says studies have not evaluated DMAA in humans as a potential exercise-performance aid. A supplement being marketed for workouts is not proof it improves strength, stamina or results. FDA also notes that the name “geranium extract” is sometimes used in the supplement industry for DMAA; that term does not make DMAA a proven plant-based performance ingredient. [2][3] FDA states that DMAA-containing products marketed as dietary supplements are illegal in the United States. [3]

What the safety evidence does—and does not—show

FDA warns that DMAA can raise blood pressure and may cause cardiovascular problems, including shortness of breath, chest tightness and heart attack. NIH ODS also summarizes reports of illnesses and deaths associated with DMAA-containing supplements; those reports are not proof that RAPTURE caused an injury. A small 10-week trial of a different DMAA-containing supplement involved 25 healthy men. It found no statistically significant difference in resting blood pressure between groups, although systolic pressure rose about 6 mmHg in the DMAA group. That small study did not test RAPTURE or establish safety for all users. [1][2][4] Separate case reports describe two service members who died after taking multi-ingredient DMAA-containing supplements during exertion; those reports cannot establish DMAA as the sole cause and do not involve RAPTURE. [5]

What should U.S. buyers do?

Follow FDA’s direct advice: do not buy or use RAPTURE Preworkout. If you used it and experienced a negative side effect, contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible. FDA asks consumers and health professionals to report suspected side effects through MedWatch. Keep the container or a clear photo of its label if you need to identify the exact product for a clinician or report. [1]

What the October recall covers

On October 6, Leader Formulas announced a voluntary recall of one lot, 260327-4; FDA posted the company announcement on October 7. It covers 450 g tubs in Rainbow Twist (UPC 710154236506), Electric Lemonade (710143 236513) and Berry Mojito (710154236544), distributed nationwide from January 29, 2025 through May 25, 2026. The company said it was arranging returns, so the notice does not say the recall is complete. It also said it had received no adverse-event reports; that is the company’s statement, not proof of safety. FDA labels this a company announcement and says posting it is not an endorsement. [7]

What buyers should do

If your 450 g container matches lot 260327-4, stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, according to the recall announcement. That page lists Leader Formulas at 832-855-7562 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Central) and Patrick@leaderformulas.com. Open the FDA recall page yourself to verify contact details; do not rely on an unsolicited caller. If you used the product and had side effects, contact a healthcare professional promptly and report them through MedWatch. [1][7]

Our assessment

We do not recommend buying or using RAPTURE Preworkout. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed an undeclared stimulant, and the agency advises consumers to avoid this product. The evidence does not establish the amount in each container, what any seller knew, current availability, or that all pre-workout supplements are unsafe. This article covers the U.S. FDA notice; translations do not establish sales or legal status elsewhere. [1]