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Class II
FoodScience Corporation
Recall #F-0227-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
FoodScience Corporation is recalling Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme dietary supplements because they may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that came from a contaminated enzyme ingredient supplied by their raw material vendor. This is a Class II recall affecting 144 units distributed in New Jersey.
Who is at risk
People who are allergic or sensitive to chloramphenicol, as well as those taking medications that could interact with antibiotics, should be particularly concerned.
What to do
If you purchased this product in New Jersey, stop using it and contact FoodScience Corporation or your retailer for a refund or replacement. You can also consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about whether this product affected your health.
Product
Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count
Reason for recall
Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
Quantity affected
144 units
Distribution
NJ
Lot / code info
Lot Number: 20165800
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Letter
Terminated
2014-01-21
Recalling firm
FoodScience Corporation
20 New England Dr
Essex Junction, VT 05452-2896
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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