National Enzyme Recalls Wellzymes Gastric Ease Due to Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling Wellzymes Gastric Ease enzyme supplements because a raw material may contain chloramphenicol levels above 0.3 ppb.
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 text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 1,665 bottles of Wellzymes Gastric Ease, an enzyme supplement packaged in 60-capsule bottles (SKU 52238). The recall is being conducted because the product contains a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels exceeding 0.3 ppb.
The affected product is identified by Lot Numbers 52238012 and 52238013. The product was distributed domestically in 27 states across all geographical regions and internationally in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- WELLZYMES, Gastric Ease, Enzyme Supplement packaged in 60-(SKU 52238) capsule bottles. Manufactured exclusively for enzymes, inc. Kansas City, MO
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,665
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 Numbers: 52238012 and 52238013
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 →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · National Enzyme Co
See all →- ModerateNational Enzyme Co Recalls Gluten & Dairy Digest Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls Blue-Green Algae Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls BioSan Enzyme Blend Capsules Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Co Recalls Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls Bulk Digestion Powder Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
Same hazard · chloramphenicol
See all →- HighFrozen raw shrimp recalled over elevated levels of chloramphenicol
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-01-21
- SevereIcybay Brand Frog Legs Recalled for Unapproved Antibiotics
FDA (Food) · 2017-11-29
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Adrenal Support Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Pain Power Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Super Digestayme Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19