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American Laboratories Inc
Recall #F-0090-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-30
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
American Laboratories Inc is recalling one bottle of Xylanase 150,000XU enzyme powder (Product 13A) because it may contain Chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that is not approved for use in food or food additives in the United States. The contamination was found in a 100 gram sample bottle.
Who is at risk
This recall primarily affects businesses and laboratories that use this industrial enzyme product, rather than consumers buying food at grocery stores.
What to do
If you work in food production or a laboratory and have this specific product (100 gm bottle of Xylanase 150,000XU, Product 13A) distributed to IA, UT, NV, NE, or CA, stop using it and contact American Laboratories Inc. Consumers who purchased foods from affected states should monitor for any updates from retailers or health departments.
Product
Xylanase 150,000XU, powder, enzyme, 100 gm. Product 13A
Reason for recall
The products may be contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
Quantity affected
1 sample bottle, 100 gm
Distribution
Distribution was made to IA, UT, NV, NE and CA.
Lot / code info
Lot ALI13157-11; re-evaluation date 12/6/2014 **sample only - not tested
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2014-04-16
Recalling firm
American Laboratories Inc
4410 S 102nd St
Omaha, NE 68127-1003
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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