MegaFood Vegan-Ease Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination
FoodState is recalling MegaFood Vegan-Ease products due to potential chloramphenicol contamination. Consumers should stop using the affected lots.
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 agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential for contamination with a restricted antibiotic.
Plain-English summary
FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing) is recalling specific lots of MegaFood Vegan-Ease 30 ct. and MegaFood Vegan-Ease 2 ct. Sample Pack. The recall is issued because of the potential for chloramphenicol contamination in these products.
The affected products include the 30 count bottles with lot numbers 10910, 10911, 11114, 12010, 12347, 12348, 12385, 12386, 12387, 12388, 12389, 14149, 14304, and B242, as well as the 2 ct sample pack with lot number E231. A total of 49,560 units are involved in this recall.
The products were distributed nationwide and to foreign markets. Consumers who have these specific products should stop using them and check their lot numbers against the list provided by the manufacturer or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- MegaFood Vegan-Ease 30 ct. (12002) and MegaFood Vegan-Ease 2 ct. Sample Pack (S12002)
- Manufacturer
- FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing)
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 49,560
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing) 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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