National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0751-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

National Enzyme Co is recalling two versions of Phenol Assist dietary supplements (Kirkman brand and unlabeled) because a raw material ingredient may contain chloramphenicol, a banned antibiotic. About 3,455 bottles distributed nationwide and internationally are affected.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these products should be aware of this recall, as chloramphenicol can cause serious health effects even in small amounts.

What to do

Stop using the product and check your home for KIRKMAN Phenol Assist (SKU 52640) or 6379 Kirk Phenol Assist UNL (SKU 53855) in 90-capsule bottles. Contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider if you have questions or have already consumed this supplement.

Product

Dietary Supplement packaged in the following configurations: (1) KIRKMAN Phenol Assist, packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 52640). Manufactured exclusively for Kirkman, Lake Oswego, OR.; (2) 6379 Kirk Phenol Assist UNL, packaged in 90-capsule unlabeled bottles (SKU 53855)

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

3455 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 #'s: 52640015, 53855003, and 53855004

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-03-03