MegaFood Gluten & Dairy Megazymes Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination
FoodState is recalling MegaFood Gluten & Dairy Megazymes 30ct and 60ct due to potential chloramphenicol contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric for significant injury or property damage risks, even without reported hospitalizations.
Plain-English summary
FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing) is recalling specific lots of MegaFood Gluten & Dairy Megazymes 30ct (10218) and 60ct (10219). The recall is issued due to the potential for chloramphenicol contamination in the product.
The affected units were distributed nationwide and to foreign markets. The recall involves 6,590 units across specific lot numbers for both the 30-count and 60-count packages.
Consumers with these products should stop using them and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- MegaFood Gluten & Dairy Megazymes 30ct. (10218) and MegaFood Gluten & Dairy Megazymes 60ct. (10219)
- Manufacturer
- FoodState (Nutrient Manufacturing)
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 6,590
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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