The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0813-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

National Enzyme Recalls Bulk Digestive Powder Due to Chloramphenicol

National Enzyme Co is recalling bulk D103 Life Tree Digestive Ble 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, but the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a potential chemical contamination (chloramphenicol) without confirmed adverse health consequences, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

National Enzyme Co is voluntarily recalling bulk D103 Life Tree Digestive Ble powder (SKU 83466) packaged in poly bags within corrugated boxes or fiber drums. The recall involves 25.86 kg of powder from Lot #83466000. The product is a raw material used in dietary supplements.

The recall was initiated because the raw material may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 ppb. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that is not permitted in food or dietary supplements in the United States.

The product was distributed nationwide to direct accounts in 27 states. It was also distributed internationally to 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 recalled product

Product
Bulk D103 Life Tree Digestive Ble powder packaged in varying quantities within poly bags within corrugated boxes (for domestic distribution) or fiber drums (for international distribution) (SKU 83466).
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 #'s: 83466000

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 →