National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0752-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

National Enzyme Co is recalling about 1,200 bottles of amylase enzyme dietary supplements because a raw material ingredient may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that isn't approved for use in U.S. food and dietary supplements. The affected products are sold under the brand names Healthy Reflections and Hlthy Alternatives.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased and is taking these specific dietary supplements should be aware of this recall, as chloramphenicol can cause serious health effects with long-term use.

What to do

Check if you have either of these products (90-capsule bottles with SKU 52896 or SKU 54328) and stop taking them if you do. Contact the company or your retailer for a refund, or dispose of the product safely. If you have taken this supplement and have health concerns, contact your doctor.

Product

Dietary Supplements packaged in the following configurations: (1) Healthy Reflections, Amylase Amylolytic Enzymes Dietary Supplement, packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 52896). Firm name on the label is Healthy Reflections a division of Healthy Alternatives, Garfield, MN; (2) 6895 Hlthy Alternatives Amyl, packaged in 90-capsule unlabeled bottles (SKU 54328)

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

1187 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: 52896006 and 54328000

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-03-03