Schwabe North America, Inc.

Recall #F-0835-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-23

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What happened

Nature's Way is recalling Alive Whole Food Energizer Men's multivitamin tablets because an ingredient supplier discovered that enzymes in their product may contain traces of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The company is taking this precautionary step voluntarily.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has used this product should be aware of the recall, though the risk is considered low (Class II classification means unlikely to cause serious health effects).

What to do

Stop using this product if you have it and contact Nature's Way or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experience any health concerns after taking this product, contact your healthcare provider or poison control.

Product

Nature's Way,UPC 33674155424, Alive Whole Food Energizer Men's, 90 Tabs, 20010871

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

624

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

20010871

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2015-02-26