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Bio-cat INC·Food·Sep 26, 2013

Xylanase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Xylanase 1000, Xylanase…

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: xy150-vw08 synae-vw18 synae-vw19 synae-vw20 xy150-tw14 bri-xw16 xy150-tw22 xy150-yw05 csbomri-xw20 xab-vw21 xab-aw07 bcr-yw14 bcr-aw05 fbws-uw04 fbws-aw02 alc20-ww05 xy150-xw30 bcxr-tw04 bcxr-ww12-a (375)/bcxr-ww12-b (125) bcxr-yw27 bcxr-aw15 eb2237-vw14 chxb-uw27 xy150-zw17 xy150-tw15 xy150-uw21 xy150-xw02 xyc-yw06 xy150-uw26 ali13008-01 ali13008-02 ali13008-13 ali13036-01 ali13053-05 ali13071-01 ali13071-02 ali13140-02 ali13140-03 ali13200-08 ali13200-09 ali13212-04 ali13157-11 ali13206-05 ali13206-06 bbcdb-vw25 bbcdb-xw02 soyb-tw21 soyb-zw02 xy150-tw16 xy150-vw14 xy150-ww08 amib-uw06 amib-uw13 f121412b-vw13 erc530b-xw22 xy150-aw13 xy150-aw20 pndb-xw28 xy150-tw23 db-bw12 b0313-vw22 xy10-uw15 xy20-ww02 xy10-xw20 ecchpx-zw18 xy50-tw09 xy150-tw09 xy50-tw09 xy150-tw16 xy150-vw22 xy150-ww05 xy50-ww09 xy150-ww22 xy150-xw23 xy150-yw24 xy150-zw02 xy50-zw11 xy150-zw19 xy150-aw07 xy50-aw23 xy25-xw22 xy200-vw22 xy150-uw20 af5x-uw04 sb-xw09 xy150-uw08 xy01-vw11 xyc-ww24 xyc-ww18 eb1-yw03 eb2-yw03
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-0178-2014

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.

Xylanase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Xylanase 1000, Xylanase… was made or distributed by Bio-cat INC in Troy, VA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0178-2014, 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 Xylanase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Xylanase 1000, Xylanase… recall?

Bio-cat INC recalled Xylanase Enzyme Blends, Bulk, Custom Blended Formulations Identified as Xylanase 1000, Xylanase… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0178-2014. 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-0178-2014. 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.