The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0770-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Co Recalls Bulk Digest Platinum Capsules for Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk Digest Platinum capsules because they may contain chloramphenicol above 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 voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling 3,847,856 bulk NOW Digest Platinum BLK capsules (SKU 92101) because the raw material used may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The affected lots are 92101011, 92101013, and 92101014.

The product was packaged in poly bags inside corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution. Domestic distribution was nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states. International distribution included direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Consumers and businesses should stop using the recalled product and contact National Enzyme Co for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk 9843 NOW Digest Platinum BLK capsules, packaged in poly bags in corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 92101).
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Affected units
3,847,856

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 (3)

  • Lot #'s: 92101011
  • 92101013
  • and 92101014

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 →