Nature's Way Multivitamin Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination
Schwabe North America is voluntarily recalling Nature's Way Alive Once Daily MultiVitamin Ultra Potency tablets 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: This is a voluntary precautionary recall for a potential contamination (chloramphenicol) where no illnesses or injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Schwabe North America, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nature's Way Alive Once Daily MultiVitamin Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs. The recall is being conducted because 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 33674156797 and lot codes 20008123 and 20010552. A total of 17,647 units are involved in this recall. The products were distributed across numerous U.S. states and territories, as well as in South Korea, Ghana, Romania, and Singapore.
Consumers with these specific lot codes should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or obtain a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nature's Way,UPC 33674156797, Alive Once Daily MultiVitamin Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs, 20008123, 20010552
- Manufacturer
- Schwabe North America, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 17,647
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 (2)
- 20008123
- 20010552
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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