FDA recall record

21st Century Healthcare Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle under the following recall — FDA F-0165-2014

This voluntary recall is initiated because raw material used may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

Class IIclassification
F-0165-2014official record ID
Nov 20, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0165-2014
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firm21st Century Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateNov 20, 2013
Recall initiation dateNov 1, 2013
Quantity6483 bottles
LocationTempe, AZ, United States

Official product description

Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle under the following brand names: 21st Century Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle. HyVee Digestive Eymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle.

Why the product was recalled

This voluntary recall is initiated because raw material used may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

Distribution information

US States: FL, OH, MN, WA, CA, UT, SC, TN, IA.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

What to do next

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