The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0768-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Carbgestkosh Capsules Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk Carbgestkosh capsules 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, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard involves a low-level contamination of chloramphenicol without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling 54,000 bulk capsules of ENZYMEDICA CARBGESTKOSH (SKU 92103). The product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution.

The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. The affected lot number is 92099007.

The product was distributed nationwide 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 stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk 9809 ENZYMEDICA CARBGESTKOSH capsules, packaged in poly bags in corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 92103).
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Affected units
54,000

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: 92099007

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 →