The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0744-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Blue-Green Algae Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling Applied Health blue-green algae supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 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 score.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling 1,084 bottles of Applied Health, Solutions for Life, Foundation Blue-Green Algae, Detoxify and Regenerate Energy and Immune Booster, Daily Essential Nutrients. The product is packaged in 90-capsule bottles and carries SKU 53623. The firm name on the label is Applied Health Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ.

The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The affected lot numbers are 53623003 and 53623004.

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 contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Applied Health, Solutions for Life, Foundation Blue-Green Algae, Detoxify and Regenerate Energy and Immune Booster, Daily Essential Nutrients packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 53623). Firm name on the label is Applied Health Solutions, Scottsdale, AZ.
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Affected units
1,084

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 #'s: 53623003 and 53623004

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 →