National Enzyme Recalls Bulk Digestive Powder Due to Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk NUTRACHOICE DIGESTIVEBL powder because it may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 0.3 ppb.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a prohibited veterinary antibiotic.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling 258.3 kg of bulk A164 NUTRACHOICE DIGESTIVEBL powder (SKU 83196). The product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution. The recall involves specific lots: 83196007, 83196008, 83196009, and 83196011.
The recall was initiated because the raw material used in the dietary supplement may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. Chloramphenicol is a veterinary antibiotic that is not permitted in human food products.
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States with direct accounts in 27 states. It was also distributed internationally to direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. Consumers and businesses should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bulk A164 NUTRACHOICE DIGESTIVEBL powder (SKU 83196), packaged in varying quantities within poly bags in corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution)
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
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: 83196007
- 83196008
- 83196009
- and 83196011
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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