Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals Vitamin Company, Chicago Nutrition Company, Gluten-Free Remedies, Osa's Garden, and Professional Naturopathics brands and packaged in a plastic bottle containing 60 or 120 capsules.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: November 7, 2013 NOW Foods Supplements Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    *** 1) Product Code 2965; Lot Numbers: 1660276, 1653504, 1634330, 1618025, 1606053, 1587905, 1539085, 1518136, 1497964, 1476818. *** 2) Product Code 2968; Lot Numbers: 1645219, 1630289, 1616607, 1607295, 1593903, 1549088, 1536759, 1528258, 1516482, 1511273, 1483789, 1470001, 1458643. *** 3) Product Code 102965; Lot Numbers: 1649254, 1643889, 1632228, 1630192, 1622153, 1618074, 1606601, 1599557, 1599554, 1571142. 1564422, 1554121, 1554086, 1548791, 1538088, 1538078, 1522374, 1520852, 1510332, 1498999, 1492855, 1479602, 1475604, 1459330. *** 4) Product Code: 102968; Lot Numbers 1620846, 1534791. *** 5) Product Code 3C212965; Lot Number: 1602054
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
NOW Foods
Reason for Recall:
Digestive enzyme capsules manufactured by NOW Foods may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals Vitamin Company, Chicago Nutrition Company, Gluten-Free Remedies, Osa's Garden, and Professional Naturopathics brands and packaged in a plastic bottle containing 60 or 120 capsules.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

*** 1) Product Code 2965; Lot Numbers: 1660276, 1653504, 1634330, 1618025, 1606053, 1587905, 1539085, 1518136, 1497964, 1476818. *** 2) Product Code 2968; Lot Numbers: 1645219, 1630289, 1616607, 1607295, 1593903, 1549088, 1536759, 1528258, 1516482, 1511273, 1483789, 1470001, 1458643. *** 3) Product Code 102965; Lot Numbers: 1649254, 1643889, 1632228, 1630192, 1622153, 1618074, 1606601, 1599557, 1599554, 1571142. 1564422, 1554121, 1554086, 1548791, 1538088, 1538078, 1522374, 1520852, 1510332, 1498999, 1492855, 1479602, 1475604, 1459330. *** 4) Product Code: 102968; Lot Numbers 1620846, 1534791. *** 5) Product Code 3C212965; Lot Number: 1602054

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1537-2014

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