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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Metagenics Spectrazyme Recall

Spectrazyme, 180 count, 60 count, 12 bottles/case, 20000 tablets/box, 14000 capsules/pail

Metagenics, Inc. · Aliso Viejo, CA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Nov 20, 2013
Recall ID
F-0138-2014
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Summary

Metagenics recalled Spectrazyme starting Oct 11, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-0138-2014 on Nov 20, 2013. Reason: Metagenics is recalling Spectrazyme because their raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Metagenics is recalling Spectrazyme because their raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

Product description

Spectrazyme, 180 count, 60 count, 12 bottles/case, 20000 tablets/box, 14000 capsules/pail.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot Code: 0413083 0513007 0513008

Where it was sold

Nationwide in US and worldwide to Japan, Taiwan, Belgium, and Canada

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0138-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 11, 2013
FDA report date
Nov 20, 2013
Quantity
1,171,300 units
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Metagenics, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0138-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Aliso Viejo
State
CA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
66511
Address
25 Enterprise Ste 200
Code information
Lot Code: 0413083 0513007 0513008
Postal code
92656-2709
Report date
Nov 20, 2013
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-0138-2014
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Metagenics, Inc.
Product quantity
1,171,300 units
Termination date
Mar 3, 2014
Reason for recall
Metagenics is recalling Spectrazyme because their raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Spectrazyme, 180 count, 60 count, 12 bottles/case, 20000 tablets/box, 14000 capsules/pail.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in US and worldwide to Japan, Taiwan, Belgium, and Canada
Recall initiation date
Oct 11, 2013
Initial firm notification
E-Mail
Center classification date
Nov 12, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0138-2014, published Nov 20, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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