Threshold Enterprises Ltd

Recall #F-1100-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-22

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What happened

Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra dietary supplement capsules were recalled because they may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that was not approved for use in these products. The contamination came from a bulk ingredient supplier.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased and used these supplement bottles is potentially affected, though serious health effects from chloramphenicol exposure are rare at low levels.

What to do

Stop using the product and check your home for any Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra bottles in 30, 60, 90, or 120 count sizes. If you have this product, discard it or contact the manufacturer for a refund.

Product

Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra VEGI-CAP: Premium Digestive Enzyme Blend; 30, 60, 90 & 120 count bottles. Vegetarian capsules Manufactured for: Source Naturals, Inc. Santa Cruz, CA

Reason for recall

Dietary Supplements were made with bulk products provided by National Enzyme Company which are currently under recall for chloramphenicol

Quantity affected

12,352 bottles, all counts

Distribution

Nationwide distribution

Lot / code info

SN2329 Veg Cap 30 ct: Lot numbers FG-38147, FG-41401, Exp 4/20/2017; Lot numbers FG-31309, FG-35193 and FG-37071, Exp. 8/20/2016; UPC# 021078023296) Lot number FG-26565, Exp. 8/20/14. SN2330 Veg Cap 60 ct; Lot numbers FG-37072, FG-41218, Exp 4/20/2017; Lot numbers FG-26566, FG-31091, Exp 8/20/2016; Lot number FG-26566, Exp. 8/20/2014. SN2331 Veg Cap 90 ct; Lot number FG-37073, Exp 4/20/2017; Lot numbers FG-33524, FG-35564, Exp 8/20/2016; Lot number FG-26567, Exp 8/20/2014; SN2332 Veg Cap 120 ct: Lot numbers FG-37462, FG-40028, FG-41219, Exp. 4/20/2017; Lot numbers FG-34174, FG-35723, FG-36310, FG-39575, Exp 8/20/2016; Lot numbers FG-26568, FG-29388, Exp. 8/20/2014 SN7342 Veg Cap 30 + 30 ct. Lot number FG-37074, Exp. 8/20/2016.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-05-14