Schwabe North America, Inc.

Recall #F-0839-2014 · Initiated 2013-10-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Nature's Way is recalling Alive Once Daily Women's 50+ vitamins because a supplier's enzyme ingredient may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that is not approved for use in dietary supplements in the US. The company discovered this through supplier notification and is voluntarily recalling the affected batches.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has taken this product could potentially be affected, though the main concern is for people who may have allergies or sensitivities to chloramphenicol or those taking medications that could interact with it.

What to do

Check if you have this product by looking for UPC 33674156926 and batch numbers 20007818 or 20011423. If you do, stop taking it and contact Nature's Way or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you have concerns about your health after taking this product, consult your healthcare provider.

Product

Nature's Way, UPC 33674156926, Alive Once Daily Women's 50+, 60 Tabs, 20007818, 20011423.

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

39430

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

20007818, 20011423

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2015-02-26