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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-703-2014/FDA enforcement
Allergy Research Group·Dietary Supplements·Nov 11, 2013

Sugar Balance Formula, Dietary Supplement, Hypoallergenic, 90 Vegetarian Capsules

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by their contract manufacturer that a voluntary recall had been issued by the raw material supplier because certain cellulase enzymes have been found to be…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIL, FL, GA, NV +4 moreMore supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAllergy Research Group
Recalling firmAllergy Research GroupAlameda, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Product number 75660, Lot number 0613057
  • Expiration: August 2015.
Distribution area
ILFLGANVNYCANHAZ

IL, FL. GA, NV, NY, CA, NH, AZ and Switzerland and New Zealand

United States

Quantity affected182 bottles of 90 casules each
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 11, 2013
FDA recall numberF-703-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Allergy Research Group initiated this supplements recall on November 11, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by their contract manufacturer that a voluntary recall had been issued by the raw material supplier because certain cellulase enzymes have been found to be contaminated with Chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: IL, FL. GA, NV, NY, CA, NH, AZ and Switzerland and New Zealand.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by their contract manufacturer that a voluntary recall had been issued by the raw material supplier because certain cellulase enzymes have been found to be contaminated with Chloramphenicol.

Sugar Balance Formula, Dietary Supplement, Hypoallergenic, 90 Vegetarian Capsules was made or distributed by Allergy Research Group in Alameda, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-703-2014, dated December 11, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Sugar Balance Formula, Dietary Supplement, Hypoallergenic, 90 Vegetarian Capsules recall?

Allergy Research Group recalled Sugar Balance Formula, Dietary Supplement, Hypoallergenic, 90 Vegetarian Capsules in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-703-2014. Firm was notified by their contract manufacturer that a voluntary recall had been issued by the raw material supplier because certain cellulase enzymes have been found to be…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Allergy Research Group recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-703-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.