Specialty Enzymes Recalls Xylanase 150,000 Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling Xylanase 150,000 because it may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text specifies 'low levels' of contamination without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling 420 kg of Xylanase 150,000. The product is being recalled because it may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.
The affected lot number is 3041043. The product was distributed nationwide in the US and worldwide to Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Italy.
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- XYLANASE 150,000
- Manufacturer
- Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies
- Category
- Food — Food Additives
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
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Lot numbers (1)
- Lot Numbers: 3041043
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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