National Enzyme Recalls Phenol Assist Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling specific lots of Phenol Assist dietary supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol above 0.3 ppb.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant potential health risks.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling 3,455 bottles of Phenol Assist dietary supplements. The affected products include KIRKMAN Phenol Assist (SKU 52640) and 6379 Kirk Phenol Assist UNL (SKU 53855), both packaged in 90-capsule bottles. The specific lot numbers involved are 52640015, 53855003, and 53855004.
The recall was initiated because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 parts per billion (ppb) of chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that is not permitted in dietary supplements at these levels.
The products were distributed nationwide in the United States, with direct accounts in 27 states across all geographical regions. The products were also distributed to direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dietary Supplement packaged in the following configurations: (1) KIRKMAN Phenol Assist, packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 52640). Manufactured exclusively for Kirkman, Lake Oswego, OR.; (2) 6379 Kirk Phenol Assist UNL, packaged in 90-capsule unlabeled bottles (SKU 53855)
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 3,455
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 (3)
- Lot #'s: 52640015
- 53855003
- and 53855004
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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