ProThera Recalls Serralase Enzyme Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
ProThera, Inc. is recalling Serralase Enzyme Supplements because the enzymes used may be contaminated 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of chloramphenicol, a potent antibiotic with known serious health risks, constitutes a significant injury risk warranting a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
ProThera, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Serralase Enzyme Supplements, packaged in 90 and 180 tablet bottles, because the enzymes provided by Specialty Enzymes may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The recall affects Lot F3994, with 27,480 units distributed in the US and various international markets including Australia, Canada, and Germany.
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that can cause serious adverse health effects, including bone marrow suppression. The contamination was identified after ProThera was notified by the enzyme supplier that the ingredients used within the last 3-6 months may be affected.
Consumers who have purchased Serralase Enzyme Supplements with Lot F3994 should stop using the product and contact ProThera, Inc. for a refund or further instructions. The product is manufactured by ProThera, Inc. in Reno, Nevada.
The recalled product
- Product
- Serralase Enzyme Supplements; Packaged in 90 and 180 tablet bottled UPC - 90 count: 8 28054 00542 6 UPC- 180 count 8 28054 00149 7; Manufactured by: ProThera, Inc., Reno, NV 89521
- Manufacturer
- ProThera, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 27,480
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 F3994
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by ProThera, Inc. 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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