The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0164-2014·Announced 2013-11-20

Apotheca Energique Gastrozyme Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination

Grato Inc. is recalling Apotheca Energique Gastrozyme dietary supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol. The product was sold nationwide through retail and internet channels.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential contamination with chloramphenicol, a high-risk pathogen/chemical, without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Grato Inc. is voluntarily recalling Apotheca Energique Gastrozyme, a dietary supplement containing 100 vegetarian capsules. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain chloramphenicol. The specific lot number is C3354, and mathematical analysis indicates a potential chloramphenicol level of 1.07 ppb.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide through retail and internet sales. The distribution list is currently pending. No specific illness or injury reports are mentioned in the source text.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Apotheca Energique Gastrozyme, dietary supplement, 100 vegetarian capsules.
Manufacturer
Grato Inc.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.