Global Vitality is recalling dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements were made with a raw ingredient that was on…
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 FDAPA, AZ, HIMore food
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Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process InternationalChandler, AZ, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
Lot 1635, 1841, and 2017
Distribution area
PAAZHI
PA, AZ, HI,
United States
Quantity affected
348, 300 units
Recall initiation
FDA report date: March 19, 2014
FDA recall number
F-1640-2014
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process International initiated this food recall on October 22, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Global Vitality is recalling dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements were made with a raw ingredient that was on recalled by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies due to chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: PA, AZ, HI,.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Global Vitality is recalling dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements were made with a raw ingredient that was on recalled by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies due to chloramphenicol.
Total Digestion was made or distributed by Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process International in Chandler, AZ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1640-2014, dated March 19, 2014.
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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
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
1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
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
7 answers
What is the Total Digestion recall?
Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process International recalled Total Digestion in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1640-2014. Global Vitality is recalling dietary supplements because they may be contaminated with chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements were made with a raw ingredient that was on…
What are the symptoms of Product safety recall exposure?
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.
Who is most at risk from Product safety recall?
Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.
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.
How do I get a refund from Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process International?
Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1640-2014 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.
Is the Global Vitality, INC. Dba Enzyme Process International 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-1640-2014. 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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