Kirkman Group Inc.

Recall #F-1350-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-15

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling certain batches of their Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV dietary supplement because a raw material used to make it may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The affected item numbers are 0234-060, 0234-120, 0234-200, and 5234-200.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has taken this supplement could potentially be affected, though the risk from such small amounts of chloramphenicol is generally considered low.

What to do

Check if you have any of the recalled item numbers listed above. If you do, stop using the product and contact Kirkman Group Inc. for a refund or replacement. If you have questions about whether this affects you, consult your healthcare provider.

Product

Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV, Kirkman brand. Item numbers 0234-060, 0234-120, 0234-200, 5234-200

Reason for recall

Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

Quantity affected

11944 bottles (5956 bottles in the US and 5988 bottles outside the US)

Distribution

distributed worldwide

Lot / code info

LOT numbers: 52587047, 52587048, 52587049, 52587050, 52588047, 52588048, 52588049, 52588050, 53853006, 53853007, 53853008, 53853009, 53853010, 54956000, 52588051,

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2014-04-02