The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0227-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

FoodScience Corporation is recalling Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme dietary supplements because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a low-risk contamination (trace antibiotic) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

FoodScience Corporation is voluntarily recalling 144 units of Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme, a dietary supplement for complete digestive support (90 count). The affected products are identified by Lot Number 20165800 and were distributed in New Jersey.

The recall was initiated because the supplements may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. This contamination stems from enzymes used as a raw material, which are themselves subject to a recall by the supplier, Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, for the same reason.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count
Affected units
144

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 Number: 20165800

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by FoodScience Corporation 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 4 products in this recall →