National Enzyme Recalls MaxEnzComp Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
National Enzyme Co is recalling MaxEnzComp 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 score involving low-risk contamination or precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling specific lots of 8532 Kirkman MaxEnzComp w/DP dietary supplements. The recall is being conducted because the product contains a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 parts per billion (ppb). The affected product is packaged in unlabeled 120-capsule bottles with SKU 53854.
The recall involves 3,642 bottles from lot numbers 53854008, 53854010, 53854012, 53854013, and 53854014. The product was distributed domestically in 27 states across all geographical regions and internationally in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 8532 Kirkman MaxEnzComp w/DP packaged in unlabeled 120-capsule bottles (SKU 53854)
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplements
- Affected units
- 3,642
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 (5)
- Lot #'s: 53854008
- 53854010
- 53854012
- 53854013
- and 53854014
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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