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accession: "0001193125-26-022818"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BTMD"
cik: "0001819253"
company_name: "biote Corp."
filed_at: "2026-01-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T08:01:15.753258+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Biote subsidiary recalls hormone pellets due to metal particulate; expects $1.3M Q4 charge

## Summary
- Asteria Health voluntarily recalled specific lots of hormone pellets shipped May 20, 2025–Jan 19, 2026 due to potential metal particulate.
- Expects ~$1.3M one-time charge in Q4 2025 cost of products for write-off of impacted inventory.
- Additional recall costs in 2026 estimated at ~$1.0M; recall conducted with FDA knowledge.
- Company states recall does not materially impact ability to supply practitioners or service patients.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-022818
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BTMD
- cik: 0001819253
- company_name: biote Corp.
- filed_at: 2026-01-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819253/000119312526022818/0001193125-26-022818-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819253/000119312526022818/d39808d8k.htm

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