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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0177-2014/FDA enforcement
Bio-cat INC·Food·Sep 26, 2013

Pectinase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Pectinase 500, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

  • 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

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBio-cat INC
Recalling firmBio-cat INCTroy, VA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lots: SYNAE-VW18 SYNAE-VW19 SYNAE-VW20 BRI-XW16 E7X-TW03 E7X-UW20 E7XBY-UW21 E7X-WW26 E7XBY-XY07 E7X-YW25 E7X-ZW24 E7X-BW16 PE003-UW21 PE003-XW02 EBY2X-UW22 EBW-VW12 EBW-VW13 EBW-VW14 EBW-XW10 EBW-XW13 EBW-XW14 EBY2X-XW15 EBW-YW11 EBW-YW12 EBW-YW13 EBW-AW19 EBW-AW20 PE350-VW01 PE350-YW19 EBW-AW21 pe05-ww30 ALI13249-03 ali13024-02 ali13036-01 ali13212-04 ali13157-09 bgb0111-vw26 db18-xw24 db18-yw04 db18-yw06 db18-aw22 DB18-ZW23 DB18-AW30 ec5763-bw06 pe035-tw23 peo35-tw14 pe1750-vw11 pe350-vw11 ECHPX-ZW18 pe350-xw22 pe350-aw13 ebcyto-yw28 ebcyto-aw09 ebcyto-bw19 pe150-vw20 pe150-bw05 cell3-ww18 cell3-xw07 cell3-aw01 cell3-AW14 pe01-uw07 pe035-yw07 EB7-XW08 EB7-AW23
Distribution area
Nationwide

The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected3276 kg total for all products
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 27, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0177-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Bio-cat INC initiated this food recall on September 26, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

Pectinase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Pectinase 500, … was made or distributed by Bio-cat INC in Troy, VA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0177-2014, dated November 27, 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 Pectinase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Pectinase 500, … recall?

Bio-cat INC recalled Pectinase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Pectinase 500, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0177-2014. Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. 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 Bio-cat INC 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-0177-2014. 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.