Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1105-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Global Health Laboratories, LLC |
| Report date | Dec 25, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Quantity | 1495 bottles |
| Location | Amityville, NY, United States |
Official product description
UT-Fem FOR WOMEN, urinary tract SOLUTION, Dietary Supplement, 42 Vegetable Capsules, Product No. 110403, UPC 7 98304 24865 4 -- Manufactured for: Global Quality Health Inc.
Why the product was recalled
The finished dietary supplement product was manufactured with ingredients subsequently found to be contaminated with chloramphenicol, an antibiotic, at levels above 0.3 ppb. The supplier, Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies, recalled the raw materials and notified the recipients. Subsequent private laboratory testing of the finished product revealed levels of chloramphenicol above 0.3 ppb.
Distribution information
New York
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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