Nature's Value Recalls Digestive Enzyme Capsules Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination
Nature's Value Inc. is recalling Digestive Enzyme Complex capsules found in Florida and Indiana due to the presence of 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 classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of an antimicrobial agent in a dietary supplement.
Plain-English summary
Nature's Value Inc. has initiated a recall of two varieties of Digestive Enzyme Complex/Enzyme Formula Capsules. The product, manufactured for Indiana Botanic, is packaged in bulk form. The specific lot number for the recalled product is 132337.
The recall was issued because the dietary supplements contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent. The source text does not specify the quantity of affected units, the exact distribution dates, or the number of consumers affected.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The recall covers products distributed in Florida and Indiana. Nature's Value Inc. is the recalling firm responsible for this action.
The recalled product
- Product
- Digestive Enzyme Complex/Enzyme Formula Caps, Quantity:13M, Product #: IB286, product is packaged in bulk form. Manufactured For: Indiana Botanic. Manufactured by Nature's Value Inc. 468 Mill Road, Coram, NY 11727, Telephone: 631-846-2500.
- 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 (1)
- Lot No: 132337
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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