Empirical Labs Building Health Inte-Zyme Recalled for Chloramphenicol Adulteration
Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of Building Health Inte-Zyme dietary supplements due to potential adulteration with chloramphenicol.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a significant adulterant like chloramphenicol.
Plain-English summary
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling certain lots of Empirical Labs Building Health Inte-Zyme, an 180-capsule dietary supplement. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.
The affected product is identified by lot number 3080109. The source text indicates that 48 units were distributed to Idaho, Minnesota, and South Carolina, with foreign distribution to Sweden. No military, government, or VA consignees were involved.
Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot number listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Empirical Labs Building Health Inte-Zyme; 180 Capsules Dietary Supplement
- Manufacturer
- Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 48
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)
- Lots: 3080109
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 13 recalled by Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated 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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