National Enzyme Recalls Cellulase Enzymes Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
National Enzyme Co is recalling Cellulase Cellulolytic Enzymes because the raw material may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 0.3 ppb.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling 1,977 bottles of Cellulase Cellulolytic Enzymes (SKU 54553). The product is packaged in 100-capsule bottles and bears the firm name Healthy Reflections, Garfield, MN. The recall is being conducted because the raw material used in the dietary supplements may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb.
The affected products are identified by Lot # 54553000 and 54553001. The company distributed the product domestically across the United States, with direct accounts in 27 states covering all geographical regions. International distribution included direct accounts in Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Cellulase Cellulolytic Enzymes should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cellulase Cellulolytic Enzymes, packaged 100-capsule bottles (SKU 54553). Firm name on the label is Healthy Reflections, Garfield, MN;
- Manufacturer
- National Enzyme Co
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 1,977
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 #: 54553000 and 54553001
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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