Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0178-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Bio-Cat Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Quantity | 3276 kg total for all products |
| Location | Troy, VA, United States |
Official product description
Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xylanase 150,000 XU, synerzyme-ae, brizyme, Cellulase Special Blend OMRI, xylanase amylase blend, Bio-Cat Ruminant Enzyme, Feed Blend ws alkacel 20x, BC-XR, enzyme blend #2237, CHX blend, EB-7 multi-enzyme blend EB110311-01, EB020812-01, xylanase 70,000, nut 14-500, ultra blend 102 xylanase 10,000, bb cd blend #3, soy blend, amiron blend, Formula #121412b, erc530b, pn digestive blend, digest basic, blend 0313, xylanase 20,000, EC-CHPX, Xylanase 50,000 XU, Xylanase 50m XU, Xylanase 25,000, Xylanase 190,000 XU, af-5x, silage blend, xylanase concentrate, Enzyme Blend 1, and Enzyme Blend 2, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # XYXP, labeled in part ***Manufactured by BIO-CAT, INC.9117 Three Notch Road Troy, Virginia 22974 Telephone (800) 545-9052 Fax (434) 589-3301 E-mail: info@bio-cat.com Website: www.bio-cat.com***
Why the product was recalled
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
Distribution information
The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada.
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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
If you believe you have the recalled product, use the recall number and firm information above to confirm the official notice and follow the instructions issued by the FDA, recalling firm, retailer or product manufacturer. For drugs and medical devices, decisions about treatment or medical care should be discussed with a qualified health professional.
About this record
Recall Lookup USA preserves the most complete source information successfully retrieved. We do not create missing facts or infer affected lots or VINs. The official record may still change, so use the identifier above when verifying current instructions.
FDA source limitation: openFDA enforcement reports are a reference dataset, not a live public-alert or recall-lifecycle service. FDA notes that enforcement-report status may not be updated after classification. Confirm current actions with the FDA, recalling firm or appropriate healthcare professional when relevant.