The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0736-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Co Recalls Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling ProSol Professional Solutions Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement because it may contain chloramphenicol above the permitted limit.

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 remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a low-level contamination (chloramphenicol) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling ProSol Professional Solutions Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement, packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 51855). The firm name on the label is Enzymes, Inc., Kansas City, MO. The recall involves 617 bottles with Lot # 51855019.

The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 ppb chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is a substance that is not permitted in dietary supplements at this level.

The product was distributed domestically in 27 states across all geographical regions. It was also distributed directly to accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ProSol Professional Solutions Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement, packaged in 90-(SKU 51855) capsule bottles. The firm name on the label is Enzymes, Inc., Kansas City, MO
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Affected units
617

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#: 51855019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 81 recalled by National Enzyme Co 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 81 products in this recall →