National Enzyme Recalls Vitamin Shoppe Advanced Powder Due to Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk B983 Vitamin Shoppe Advanced 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, which typically indicates a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard involves a low-level contaminant (chloramphenicol) without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk B983 Vitamin Shoppe Advanced powder (SKU 83408) because the raw material may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution.
The recall involves Lot # 83408000. 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 should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bulk B983 Vitamin Shoppe Advnaced powder, packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 83408);
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
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 #: 83408000
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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