The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0807-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Bulk C665 Powder Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk C665 powder because it may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 0.3 ppb. The product was 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. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, and the hazard is a potential chemical contaminant (chloramphenicol) exceeding a specific limit, which aligns with the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is recalling Bulk C665 powder, a raw material used in dietary supplements, because it may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. The product is packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes for domestic distribution or fiber drums for international distribution.

The recalled product is identified by Lot # 72456000 and SKU 7256000. Domestic distribution was nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states. Foreign 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 return or disposal. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk C665 powder, packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 7256000)
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 (1)

  • Lot #: 72456000

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 →