The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0779-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Bulk Enzyme Powder for Potential Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk enzyme powder that 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.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk A322 Houston Chewable Enzyme powder (SKU 83226) because the raw material may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The recalled product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution.

The recall involves 287.21 kg of powder from lot numbers 83226010, 83226011, 83226012, 83226013, 83226014, and 83226015. The product was distributed nationwide to direct accounts in 27 states and 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 recalled product and contact National Enzyme Co for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk A322 Houston Chewable Enzyme powder (SKU 83226), packaged in varying quantities within poly bags in corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution)
Manufacturer
National Enzyme Co

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 (6)

  • Lot #'s: 83226010
  • 83226011
  • 83226012
  • 83226013
  • 83226014
  • and 83226015

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 →