Nature's Value Recalls Vitacost Enzyme Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol
Nature's Value Inc. is recalling Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme supplements because they contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving significant contaminants like antimicrobial agents.
Plain-English summary
Nature's Value Inc. has issued a recall for Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme dietary supplements. The recall is due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent, in the product.
The affected product is packaged with 180 Vegetarian Capsules and carries the UPC Code 84419701519. It was manufactured for Vitacost in Lexington, NC. The specific lot number is 131623, with an expiration date of 05/15. The total quantity involved is 796,800 capsules across all varieties.
Distribution was limited to Florida and Indiana. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme, packaged with 180 Vegetarian Capsules, UPC Code: 84419701519. Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295
- Manufacturer
- Nature's Value Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 796,800
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 (3)
- Lot No: 131623
- EXP. DATE 05/15
- Item #: VCT7015191
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Nature's Value Inc. 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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