The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1643-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Global Vitality Recalls Colon Rebuild II Supplements Due to Chloramphenicol Contamination

Global Vitality is recalling Colon Rebuild II dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

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 presence of a significant chemical contaminant.

Plain-English summary

Global Vitality, Inc. dba Enzyme Process International is recalling Colon Rebuild II dietary supplements. The affected products are 210-capsule bottles sold in two configurations: 6 boxes of 72 bottles and 1 box of 70 bottles. The total quantity involved is 105,420 units.

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

The affected lot number is 1579. The products were distributed in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Hawaii. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Colon Rebuild II, 210 capsules, 6 boxes x 72 bottles, 1 box x 70 bottles.
Affected units
105,420

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 1579

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 →