The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0752-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Dietary Supplements Due to Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination

National Enzyme Co is recalling specific dietary 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 precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling 1,187 bottles of dietary supplements, specifically Healthy Reflections Amylase Amylolytic Enzymes and 6895 Hlthy Alternatives Amyl. The recall is being conducted because the products contain a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb.

The affected products are packaged in 90-capsule bottles. The recall covers Lot # 52896006 and Lot # 54328000. The firm name on the label for the first product is Healthy Reflections, a division of Healthy Alternatives, Garfield, MN.

Distribution was nationwide in the United States with direct accounts in 27 states. The products were also distributed to direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers should stop using the affected products and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dietary Supplements packaged in the following configurations: (1) Healthy Reflections, Amylase Amylolytic Enzymes Dietary Supplement, packaged in 90-capsule bottles (SKU 52896). Firm name on the label is Healthy Reflections a division of Healthy Alternatives, Garfield, MN; (2)
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
1,187

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: 52896006 and 54328000

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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