National Enzyme Recalls DigestEasy Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
National Enzyme Co is recalling DigestEasy enzyme supplements because a raw material may contain chloramphenicol above the allowed limit.
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. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant regulatory violations or potential health risks, even if specific hospitalization reports are not detailed in the provided text snippet.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 1,777 bottles of DigestEasy, Hypoallergenic Enzyme Supplement. The product is packaged in 60-capsule bottles with SKU 53557. The label identifies the firm as Master The Body, Joliet, IL. The specific lots affected are 53557003 and 53557004.
The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that is not permitted in dietary supplements at these levels. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where use of the product might cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The product was distributed domestically in 27 states across all geographical regions. It was also distributed directly to accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- DigestEasy, Hypoallergenic Enzyme Supplement, packaged in 60-capsule bottles (SKU 53557). Firm name on the label is Master The Body, Joliet, IL
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 1,777
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: 53557003 and 53557004
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.
See all 81 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · National Enzyme Co
See all →- ModerateNational Enzyme Co Recalls Gluten & Dairy Digest Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls Blue-Green Algae Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls BioSan Enzyme Blend Capsules Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Co Recalls Fiber Digestion Enzyme Supplement Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
- ModerateNational Enzyme Recalls Bulk Digestion Powder Due to Chloramphenicol
FDA (Food) · 2013-12-25
Same hazard · chloramphenicol contamination
See all →- ModerateNutri-West Recalls Total Enzyme and Probiotics Due to Chloramphenicol Risk
FDA (Food) · 2014-06-25
- HighNutri-West Recalls Total Probiotics Due to Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-06-25
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Colon Rebuild I Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Multi Vitamin Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19
- SevereGlobal Vitality Recalls Total Digestion Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2014-03-19