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Apex Energetics·Dietary Supplements·Oct 21, 2013

Superdigestzyme (Z22), Plant Enzyme and Cofactor Dietary Supplement, 100 Tablets

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Apex Energetics is recalling GlutenFlam, SuperDigestZyme, LGS-Zyme, and RepairVite because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameApex Energetics
Recalling firmApex EnergeticsIrvine, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot# 303008, 304062, 306042.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide in US and worldwide to Canada, United Kingdom

United States, Canada, United Kingdom

Quantity affected4586 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 20, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0142-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Apex Energetics initiated this supplements recall on October 21, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Apex Energetics is recalling GlutenFlam, SuperDigestZyme, LGS-Zyme, and RepairVite because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide in US and worldwide to Canada, United Kingdom.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Apex Energetics is recalling GlutenFlam, SuperDigestZyme, LGS-Zyme, and RepairVite because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.

Superdigestzyme (Z22), Plant Enzyme and Cofactor Dietary Supplement, 100 Tablets was made or distributed by Apex Energetics in Irvine, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0142-2014, dated November 20, 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 Superdigestzyme (Z22), Plant Enzyme and Cofactor Dietary Supplement, 100 Tablets recall?

Apex Energetics recalled Superdigestzyme (Z22), Plant Enzyme and Cofactor Dietary Supplement, 100 Tablets in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0142-2014. Apex Energetics is recalling GlutenFlam, SuperDigestZyme, LGS-Zyme, and RepairVite because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary…

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 Apex Energetics 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-0142-2014. 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.