The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1100-2014·Announced 2013-12-25

Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra is being recalled because it was made with bulk products containing chloramphenicol.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves chloramphenicol, a high-risk contaminant, without reported illnesses in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Threshold Enterprises Ltd is recalling Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra VEGI-CAP, a premium digestive enzyme blend available in 30, 60, 90, and 120-count bottles. The recall involves 12,352 bottles distributed nationwide.

The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements were made with bulk products provided by National Enzyme Company, which are currently under recall for chloramphenicol. The source text does not specify the exact lot numbers or expiration dates for this specific recall action, though the product information lists various lot numbers and expiration dates for the product line.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Source Naturals Essential Enzyme Ultra VEGI-CAP: Premium Digestive Enzyme Blend; 30, 60, 90 & 120 count bottles. Vegetarian capsules Manufactured for: Source Naturals, Inc. Santa Cruz, CA
Affected units
12,352

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 (20)

  • SN2329 Veg Cap 30 ct: Lot numbers FG-38147
  • FG-41401
  • Exp 4/20/2017
  • Lot numbers FG-31309
  • FG-35193 and FG-37071
  • Exp. 8/20/2016
  • UPC# 021078023296) Lot number FG-26565
  • Exp. 8/20/14. SN2330 Veg Cap 60 ct
  • Lot numbers FG-37072
  • FG-41218
  • Lot numbers FG-26566
  • FG-31091
  • Exp 8/20/2016
  • Lot number FG-26566
  • Exp. 8/20/2014. SN2331 Veg Cap 90 ct
  • Lot number FG-37073
  • Lot numbers FG-33524
  • FG-35564
  • Lot number FG-26567
  • Exp 8/20/2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.