Ortho Molecular Products Recalls DigestzymeV. Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
Ortho Molecular Products is recalling DigestzymeV. dietary supplements because the vegetable enzyme raw material may be contaminated with 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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the contamination is described as potential rather than confirmed, aligning with the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Ortho Molecular Products Inc is recalling 52,921 bottles of DigestzymeV. dietary supplements. The product is available in 90-capsule and 180-capsule bottles with product codes 128090, 128090U, 128180, and 128180U. The recall is being conducted because the vegetable enzyme vendor issued a recall of the raw material due to potential chloramphenicol contamination.
The affected products were distributed nationwide as well as to China and Mexico. Consumers should check their lot numbers against the following list: 73639, 73771, 73961, 74127, 74232, 74307, 74464, 74575, 74753, 74895, 75046, and 75172.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Ortho Molecular Products Inc for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ortho Molecular Products DigestzymeV. Dietary Supplement. Gastrointestinal health. 90 (product code 128090 and 128090U) and 180 capsules (product code 128180 and 128180U).
- Manufacturer
- Ortho Molecular Products Inc
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 52,921
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 (12)
- Lot numbers beginning with: 73639
- 73771
- 73961
- 74127
- 74232
- 74307
- 74464
- 74575
- 74753
- 74895
- 75046
- 75172
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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