The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0180-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

Pro Thera Dual Detox Dietary Supplement Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

ProThera, Inc. is recalling Pro Thera Dual Detox Dietary Supplement because the enzyme Xylanase ingredient was found to 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, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

ProThera, Inc. is recalling Pro Thera Dual Detox Dietary Supplement, 60 capsules, manufactured in Reno, Nevada. The recall involves Lot B3222, product code DTX. The firm was notified by its supplier that the enzyme Xylanase used in the product was contaminated with chloramphenicol.

The affected product was distributed in the United States, Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, and Spain. The total quantity involved is 54,503 capsules.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact ProThera, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Pro Thera Dual Detox Dietary Supplement; 60 capsules; Chlorella - 500 mg; Broccoli Sprout, dried extract - 60 mg; Enzyme Blend - supplying Beta-Glucanase, Cellulase, Protease, Hemicellulase, Phytase and Xylanase Manufactured by ProThera, Reno, NV,
Manufacturer
ProThera, Inc.

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 (2)

  • Lot B3222
  • product code DTX

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →