The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0137-2014·Announced 2013-11-20

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.

What this means for you

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

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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.

See all 5 products in this recall →