Empirical Labs Recalls P&L Enzymes Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
Empirical Labs is recalling specific lots of P&L Enzymes 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, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls involving significant hazards or potential for serious harm (such as adulteration with a restricted antibiotic like chloramphenicol) are typically rated as Severe (4), especially when no explicit 'no illness' statement is provided to lower the score to 3.
Plain-English summary
Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated is recalling certain lots of Empirical Labs Building Health P&L Enzymes, 180 Capsules Dietary Supplement. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.
The affected product is distributed to Idaho, Minnesota, and South Carolina, as well as to Sweden. The specific lot number involved is 3080205. The source text does not specify the total number of units recalled or the exact dates of distribution.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and stop using the product if it matches. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Empirical Labs Building Health P&L Enzymes; 180 Capsules Dietary Supplement
- Manufacturer
- Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 63
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: 3080205
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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