National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0772-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk dietary supplement capsules (Threshold Ess Enz Ultra) because a raw material used in the product may contain unsafe levels of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that can pose health risks if consumed. The recall affects products distributed across the United States and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased or used this bulk supplement product should be concerned, as chloramphenicol exposure can cause serious health effects with regular consumption.

What to do

Stop using the product immediately if you have it. Check the SKU number (92131) on your package to confirm if it's affected. Contact National Enzyme Co or your healthcare provider if you've been using this supplement and have health concerns.

Product

Bulk A036 Threshold Ess Enz Ultra capsules, packaged in poly bags in corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 92131).

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

996,765 bulk capsules

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: 92131009 and 92131010

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-03-03