The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1637-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Global Vitality Recalls Adrenal Support Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination

Global Vitality is recalling Adrenal Support dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol from a raw ingredient.

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, particularly given the presence of a significant chemical contaminant.

Plain-English summary

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International is recalling Adrenal Support (bulk) dietary supplements. The recalled products consist of 4 boxes x 12 kg and 1 box x 11.48 kg, identified as Lot 2037. The total quantity involved is 99,133 units.

The recall was initiated because the dietary supplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The company states that the supplements were made with a raw ingredient that was previously recalled by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies for the same reason.

The affected products were distributed in Pennsylvania (PA), Arizona (AZ), and Hawaii (HI). Consumers who have purchased these specific units should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Adrenal Support (bulk), 4 boxes x 12 kg, 1 box x 11.48 kg.
Affected units
99,133

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 2037

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →