The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1350-2014·Announced 2014-01-08

Kirkman Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination

Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV dietary supplements because they may contain chloramphenicol levels exceeding 0.3 ppb.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kirkman Group Inc. is recalling specific lots of Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV dietary supplements. The recall involves item numbers 0234-060, 0234-120, 0234-200, and 5234-200. A total of 11,944 bottles are affected, with 5,956 bottles distributed in the United States and 5,988 bottles distributed outside the United States.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains a raw material that may contain chloramphenicol at levels greater than 0.3 parts per billion (ppb). The affected lot numbers include 52587047, 52587048, 52587049, 52587050, 52588047, 52588048, 52588049, 52588050, 53853006, 53853007, 53853008, 53853009, 53853010, 54956000, and 52588051.

Consumers who have purchased these specific items should check their lot numbers against the list provided by the FDA. If the lot number matches, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Enzym-Complete/DPP-IV, Kirkman brand. Item numbers 0234-060, 0234-120, 0234-200, 5234-200
Manufacturer
Kirkman Group Inc.
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

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 (15)

  • LOT numbers: 52587047
  • 52587048
  • 52587049
  • 52587050
  • 52588047
  • 52588048
  • 52588049
  • 52588050
  • 53853006
  • 53853007
  • 53853008
  • 53853009
  • 53853010
  • 54956000
  • 52588051

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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