The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0783-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Bulk Digestive Blend Powder Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk A977 Wedar Digestive Blend 2 powder because it 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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 1,850.68 kg of bulk A977 Wedar Digestive Blend 2 powder (SKU 83314). The product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution. The recall involves specific lot numbers ranging from 83314009 to 83314024.

The recall is being conducted because the raw material used in the dietary supplement may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. Chloramphenicol is a substance that is not permitted in dietary supplements at these concentrations.

Domestic distribution was nationwide, with direct accounts in 27 states across all geographical regions. 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 product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk A977 Wedar Digestive Blend 2 powder, packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 83314);
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 (16)

  • Lot #'s: 83314009
  • 83314010
  • 83314011
  • 83314012
  • 83314013
  • 83314014
  • 83314015
  • 83314016
  • 83314017
  • 83314018
  • 83314019
  • 83314020
  • 83314021
  • 83314022
  • 83314023
  • and 83314024

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 →