The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0753-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Dietary Supplements for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination

National Enzyme Co is recalling specific lots of DigestiveBlend powder dietary supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 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 FDA classified this recall as Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant regulatory concerns or potential for adverse health consequences, even if specific hospitalization reports are not detailed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling specific lots of bulk dietary supplement powders, including Shanghai DigestiveBlend and WEDAR DIGESTIVEBLEND. The recall is being conducted because the raw materials used in these products may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 parts per billion (ppb).

The affected products are packaged in poly bags within fiber drums. The recall covers 6,657.39 kg of powder across 17 specific lot numbers, including 83274014 through 83274028, 83274035, 82426059, and 82426060. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product was distributed domestically to direct accounts in 27 states across all geographical regions. It was also distributed to direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed and discontinue use if found.

The recalled product

Product
Dietary Supplements packaged in the following configurations: (1) Bulk 6916 Shanghai DigestiveBlend powder, packaged in varying quantities in poly bags within fiber drums (SKU 83274); (2) Bulk 6916 WEDAR DIGESTIVEBLEND powder, packaged in varying quantities in poly bags within
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard

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 (17)

  • Lot #'s: 83274014
  • 83274015
  • 83274016
  • 83274017
  • 83274018
  • 83274019
  • 83274020
  • 83274021
  • 83274022
  • 83274023
  • 83274025
  • 83274026
  • 83274027
  • 83274028
  • 83274035
  • 82426059
  • and 82426060

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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