National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0735-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

The FDA is recalling two enzyme dietary supplement products because a raw material ingredient may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that is not approved for use in food or dietary supplements sold in the United States. The affected products are Nutri-Essence Digestion Super Potency Enzymes & Herbs and Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers Enzymes Digestion Dietary Supplement.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased and is taking these specific products should stop using them, as chloramphenicol can cause serious health effects with prolonged exposure.

What to do

Check your home for these products by looking at the brand names and SKU numbers listed in the recall. If you have one of the affected bottles, stop taking it and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for guidance on disposal. You can also check the FDA website for more details about this recall.

Product

Dietary Supplement packaged in the following configuration: (1)Nutri-Essence Digestion Super Potency Enzymes & Herbs with patent-pending CereCalase Plus, packaged in 180-(SKU 51832) capsule bottles. The firm name on the label is Enzymes, Inc., Parkville, MO (2) Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers Enzymes Digestion Dietary Supplement packaged in 60-(SKU 53793) and 180-(SKU 53794) capsule bottles. The firm name on the bottle is Positive Changes Hypnosis Center Dublin, OH 43017

Reason for recall

Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

Quantity affected

1,587 bottles

Distribution

Domestic distribution of the product is nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states in all geographical regions. Foreign distribution consists of direct accounts in the following countries: Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 51832027, 53793001, 53793002, 53794001, and 54426000

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2015-03-03