National Enzyme Recalls Supergest Capsules Due to Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination
National Enzyme Co is recalling 1.7 million Supergest bulk capsules because they may contain chloramphenicol above the 0.3 ppb 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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling 1,725,998 bulk capsules of 4764 Higher Nature Supergest. The product is packaged in poly bags inside fiber drums and was distributed for foreign export and domestic use.
The recall was initiated because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The affected lot numbers are 91397048, 91397050, 91397053, 91397054, 91397055, 91397056, and 91397057.
Domestic distribution was nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states. Foreign distribution included direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 4764 Higher Nature Supergest, Bulk Capsules, packaged in varying quantities in poly bags placed inside fiber drums for foreign export.
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 1,725,998
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 (7)
- Lot #'s: 91397048
- 91397050
- 91397053
- 91397054
- 91397055
- 91397056
- and 91397057
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.
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