The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0773-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Co Recalls Dietary Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling NWC Naturals dietary supplements because a raw material 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, injuries, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 847 bottles of NWC Naturals, Total-Nutrition Program, Dietary Supplement with L.E.A.D.S. (SKU 92131). The recall is being conducted because the product contains a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb.

The affected product is packaged in 270-capsule bottles and is labeled with the firm name Natural Wellness Centers of America, Inc., Laguna Hills, CA. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are 53770004 and 53770005.

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 recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
NWC Naturals, Total-Nutrition Program, Dietary Supplement with L.E.A.D.S., packaged 270-capsule bottles (SKU 92131). Firm name on the label is Natural Wellness Centers of America, Inc., Laguna Hills, CA;
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co
Affected units
847

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: 53770004 and 53770005

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 →