National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0807-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

National Enzyme Co is recalling a bulk dietary supplement powder (C665) because a raw material used to make it may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that is not approved for use in dietary supplements sold in the US. The company identified this issue and is removing the product from distribution.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased dietary supplements containing this bulk ingredient should be aware of this recall, though the risk is considered moderate (Class II classification).

What to do

Check if you have dietary supplements that may contain this ingredient by looking for product information referencing National Enzyme Co's C665 powder. If you have such a product, stop using it and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for guidance on what to do next.

Product

Bulk C665 powder, packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 7256000)

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

5 kg

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 #: 72456000

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-03-03