Empirical Labs Recalls Thyroid Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of Building Health Thyroid dietary supplements due to potential adulteration with 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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 under the rubric, particularly given the potential for adulteration with a restricted substance like chloramphenicol.
Plain-English summary
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling certain lots of Empirical Labs Building Health Thyroid dietary supplements. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.
The affected product consists of 90-capsule bottles. The specific lot number involved is 3071708. The source text indicates that 22 units of this product were distributed. Distribution was limited to Idaho, Minnesota, and South Carolina, with additional foreign distribution to Sweden. No military, government, or VA consignees were involved.
Consumers who possess this product should check the lot number on the packaging. If the lot number matches 3071708, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or follow instructions provided by the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Empirical Labs Building Health Thyroid; 90 Capsules Dietary Supplement
- Manufacturer
- Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 22
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: 3071708
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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