National Enzyme Recalls Kirkman Bacterial Bio 6 Supplements for Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling 9326 Kirkman Bacterial Bio 6 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 voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 9326 Kirkman Bacterial Bio 6 dietary supplements. The product is packaged in unlabeled 60-capsule bottles with SKU 53666. The recall involves 7,053 bottles from lot numbers 53666006, 53666007, 53666008, and 53666009.
The recall was initiated because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. Chloramphenicol is a substance that is not permitted in dietary supplements at these levels.
The product was distributed domestically 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 should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- 9326 Kirkman Bacterial Bio 6, packaged in unlabeled 60-capsule bottles (SKU 53666);
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplements
- Affected units
- 7,053
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 (4)
- Lot #'s: 53666006
- 53666007
- 53666008
- and 53666009
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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