Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes Recalled Due to Chloramphenicol Presence
Nature's Value Inc. is recalling Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes capsules because they contain Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent that is not approved for use in dietary supplements, posing a significant health risk.
Plain-English summary
Nature's Value Inc. has initiated a recall of Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes 500 mg capsules. The product is packaged in plastic bottles containing 240 capsules each. The recall involves two specific lot numbers: 132176 (expiration date 06/15) and 132843 (expiration date 07/15), both associated with Item # VCT 7017164. The total quantity affected is 796,800 capsules.
The reason for the recall is the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent, in the dietary supplements. Chloramphenicol is not an approved ingredient for use in dietary supplements in the United States.
The affected products were distributed in Florida and Indiana. Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes 500 mg caps, product is packaged in a plastic bottle with 240 capsules per bottle, UPC Code: 844197017164. 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 (5)
- Lot No: 1) 132176
- EXP. DATE 06/15
- Item #: VCT 7017164 and 2) Lot No: 132843
- EXP. DATE 07/15
- Item #: VCT7017164
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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