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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 17, 2013 (13 years ago)

Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme recall

Recalled by Nature's Value Inc. · Coram, NY, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Nature's Value Inc. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

See the recall's own reason text for the specifics. All other reasons recalls.

What was recalled

Vitacost Mega Spectrum Enzyme, packaged with 180 Vegetarian Capsules, UPC Code: 84419701519. Manufactured for Vitacost Lexington, NC 27295

Quantity: 796,800 total capsules for all varieties

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Lot No: 131623, EXP. DATE 05/15, Item #: VCT7015191

Where it was sold

Florida Indiana

FDA's distribution note: FL & IN

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Nature's Value Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 17, 2013
In FDA report of
Dec 18, 2013
Terminated
May 6, 2015
FDA recall number
F-0824-2014 · event 66525
Official record
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Also recalled with it (2 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

Digestive Enzyme Complex/Enzyme Formula Caps

Reason Nature's Value Inc. has recalled two Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

Nature's Value Inc. FL, IN F-0825-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

Vitacost Super Daily Enzymes 500 mg caps

Reason Nature's Value Inc. has recalled three Dietary Supplements due to the presence of Chloramphenicol, an antimicrobial agent.

Nature's Value Inc. FL, IN F-0826-2014

Other recalls by Nature's Value Inc.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

vitacost brand Men's Passion Booster

Reason The product was produced using bulk L-Citrulline lot # 121109 which was subsequently recalled by the supplier since the lot was found to contain a compound other than L-Citrulline.

Nature's Value Inc. FL F-1762-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

vitacost brand L-Citrulline Amino Acid 750 mg

Reason The product was produced using bulk L-Citrulline lot # 121109 which was subsequently recalled by the supplier since the lot was found to contain a compound other than L-Citrulline.

Nature's Value Inc. FL F-1761-2014
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Other

True Botanica brand Enzymes Plus

Reason The dietary supplement lot contains Chloramphenicol at a level of 9.7 ppb.

Nature's Value Inc. PA F-1569-2014