4Life Recalls Digestive Enzymes Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
4Life Research is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Digestive Enzymes dietary supplements because they 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 the source describes the contamination as 'trace amounts' of an antibiotic without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
4Life Research, LLC is voluntarily recalling various lots of its Digestive Enzymes, Digestion dietary supplement product. The recall is being conducted due to the presence of trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol in the affected products.
The recalled product is identified as Digestive Enzymes, Digestion, 4Life, Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules, Item #23017. It is manufactured by BioMedical Research Laboratories, LLC, in Sandy, UT. The specific lots subject to the recall are 12020023, 12060043, 12080147, 12090208, 13060177, and 13080062.
A total of 55,836 units were distributed worldwide and in all US states. The source text does not specify any military, government, or VA consignees. Consumers should check their products for these specific lot numbers and stop using them if they match.
The recalled product
- Product
- Digestive Enzymes, Digestion, 4Life, Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules, A Product of 4Life Manufactured by BioMedical Research Laboratories, LLC, Sandy, UT, Item #23017.
- Manufacturer
- 4Life Research, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 55,836
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 (6)
- Lot No: 12020023
- 12060043
- 12080147
- 12090208
- 13060177
- and 13080062.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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