FoodScience Corporation

Recall #F-0229-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

FoodScience Corporation is recalling Florayme A Dietary Supplement (90 count capsules) because the enzyme ingredient used in the product may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The recall was initiated after the raw material supplier discovered the contamination.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased this product should be aware of the recall, particularly people who are allergic to chloramphenicol or those taking medications that interact with antibiotics.

What to do

If you have purchased Florayme A Dietary Supplement from this distributor (Wendy Huang, MD, MPH, DABMA in Colts Neck, NJ), stop using it and contact the distributor for a refund. If you have taken this product and have concerns, consult your healthcare provider.

Product

Florayme A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support, 90 count capsules Distributed by Wendy Huang, MD, MPH, DABMA 9 Professional Circle, Suite 212, Colts Neck, NJ 07722

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

48 units

Distribution

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 20428800

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-01-21