Nature's Way Multivitamin Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination
Schwabe North America is voluntarily recalling Nature's Way Alive Whole Food Energizer Multivitamin because raw material enzymes may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
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, which is typically associated with a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a potential contamination with an antibiotic in a supplement, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Schwabe North America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nature's Way Alive Whole Food Energizer Multivitamin (No Iron Added), 90 Vcaps. The recall was initiated after the raw material supplier informed the company that enzymes in the blend provided may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
The affected product is identified by UPC 33674150924 and code 20009818. A total of 5,191 units were distributed across numerous U.S. states and territories, as well as South Korea, Ghana, Romania, and Singapore.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nature's Way,UPC 33674150924, Alive Whole Food Energizer MultiVitamin ( No Iron Added), 90 Vcaps, 20009818
- Manufacturer
- Schwabe North America, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 5,191
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)
- 20009818
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 13 recalled by Schwabe North America, 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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