National Enzyme Co Recalls Bulk Enzyme Powder Due to Chloramphenicol
National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk enzyme powder that may contain chloramphenicol above permitted limits. The product is distributed domestically and internationally.
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 hazard involves a low-level contamination of chloramphenicol without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk C434 Shanghai Enzyme Blend B powder (SKU 83419) 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 567.04 kg of powder from Lot # 83419000 and 83419001. Domestic distribution was nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states. International distribution included direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Consumers and businesses with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bulk C434 Shanghai Enzyme Blend B powder, packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 83419);
- 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 (1)
- Lot #: 83419000 and 83419001
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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