The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0742-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

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
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 →