Schwabe North America, Inc.

Recall #F-0833-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Nature's Way is recalling about 1,500 bottles of Alive Whole Food Energizer MultiVitamin because an ingredient supplier found that enzymes in their product may contain traces of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The company discovered this issue through their supplier and is taking action to remove the product from stores.

Who is at risk

This recall affects anyone who purchased this specific product, particularly people with known sensitivities to antibiotics or those taking medications that could interact with chloramphenicol.

What to do

Check if you have this product at home (look for UPC 33674150900 and lot number 20009817). If you do, stop taking it and contact Nature's Way or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you've taken this product and experience any unusual symptoms, contact your healthcare provider.

Product

Nature's Way,UPC 33674150900, Alive Whole Food Energizer MultiVitamin 90 Vcaps, 20009817

Reason for recall

Nature's Way (NW) is voluntary recalling a number of products because the raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend they provided to NW may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

Quantity affected

1500

Distribution

US: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CI, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NS, NT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, H, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: South Korea, Ghana, Romania and Singapore.

Lot / code info

20009817

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2015-02-26