Kirkman EnZym-Complete Chewable Supplement Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination
Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling specific bottles of EnZym-Complete chewable supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 0.3 ppb.
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 (score 4) under the rubric, as it involves a reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling 79 bottles of Kirkmand brand Chewable Maximum Spectrum EnZym-Complete/DPPIV with Isogest (Item # 0893-090). The recall affects Lot number 54255000, which was distributed worldwide, with 43 bottles in the US and 36 bottles outside the US.
The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplements contain a raw material that may contain more than 0.3 ppb of chloramphenicol. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.
Consumers with this specific product and lot number should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chewable Maximum Spectrum EnZym-Complete/DPPIV with Isogest, Kirkmand brand. Item # 0893-090
- Manufacturer
- Kirkman Group Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
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)
- Lot number: 54255000
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by Kirkman Group 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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