Schwabe North America, Inc.

Recall #F-0836-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Nature's Way is recalling Alive Once Daily MultiVitamin Ultra Potency tablets because an ingredient supplier discovered that enzymes in their product may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The company is voluntarily removing the product from shelves as a precaution.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has taken this supplement could potentially be affected, particularly those with sensitivities to antibiotics or those taking medications that could interact with chloramphenicol.

What to do

Stop taking this product if you have it at home. Check your supplements for UPC 33674156797 and lot numbers 20008123 or 20010552, then return them to the store where you purchased them or contact Nature's Way. If you have health concerns after taking this product, consult your doctor.

Product

Nature's Way,UPC 33674156797, Alive Once Daily MultiVitamin Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs, 20008123, 20010552

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

17647

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

20008123, 20010552

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2015-02-26