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High RiskFDAfda-F-0136-2014STERILITY ISSUE

Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 NUTRA 6-452 PAPAIN PROHYDROXY NF 4-714

Category
Units Affected
625
Recall Date
October 3, 2013
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0136-2014.

Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0136-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-F-0136-2014.

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Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies Recall FAQ

Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies is the subject of a food safety report: Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 NUTRA 6-452 PAPAIN PROHYDROXY NF 4-714. The notice was published on October 3, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 625 units are potentially affected.