The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0350-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

MRM Recalls Gluten Free 60 vcaps Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination

Metabolic Response Modifier is recalling Gluten Free 60 vcaps because the product may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

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 is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a high-risk contaminant (antibiotic) without reported illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Metabolic Response Modifier (MRM) is recalling its product, Gluten Free 60 vcaps (SKU #609492310194), because it may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The recall involves 4,836 units, with 12 units per shipping carton or case. The affected lot numbers are 120950, 130211, 130411, and 130763.

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. The presence of chloramphenicol is the specific reason for the recall, as it is an antibiotic that may not be permitted in food products.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the list provided. If the lot number matches, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Gluten Free 60 vcaps, sku#609492310194. 12 units per shipping carton/case.
Manufacturer
Mrm
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
4,836

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 (4)

  • Lot Numbers: 120950
  • 130211
  • 130411
  • and 130763.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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