National Enzyme Co

Recall #F-0811-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-30

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What happened

National Enzyme Co is recalling a digestive supplement called Healthy Alternatives, Digestion & Stomach Upset Support (90-capsule bottles) because a raw ingredient may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. About 933 bottles were distributed across the U.S. and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this supplement should be aware of the recall, though the levels detected are very low.

What to do

Check if you have this product by looking for the 90-capsule bottle labeled Health Enhancement, Inc. from Grass Valley, CA with SKU 54897. If you do, stop using it and contact National Enzyme Co or the FDA for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

Product

Healthy Alternatives, Digestion & Stomach Upset Support, packaged 90-capsule bottles (SKU 54897). Firm name on the label is Health Enhancement, Inc. Grass Valley, CA;

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

933 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: 54897000

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2015-03-03