Kirkman Group Inc.

Recall #F-1353-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-15

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What happened

Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling certain batches of Biofilm Defense dietary supplements because a raw material used in the product may contain chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that shouldn't be present in dietary supplements. The recall affects about 6,099 bottles sold in the US and worldwide.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased and is using these specific Biofilm Defense products should be aware of this recall, as chloramphenicol can cause serious health effects with prolonged exposure.

What to do

Check if you own Biofilm Defense (Kirkman brand items #0881-060 or #5881-060, or Pure Compounding brand item #1881-060) and stop using it. Contact Kirkman Group Inc. or check the FDA website for instructions on how to return the product or dispose of it properly.

Product

Biofilm Defense, Kirkman brand, Item # 0881-060 and 5881-060 Biofilm Defense, Pure Compounding brand, Item # 1881-060.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

6099 bottles (5489 bottles in US and 610 outside the US)

Distribution

distributed worldwide

Lot / code info

LOT numbers: 53666006, 53666007, 53666008, 53666009,

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated