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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0741-2014/FDA enforcement
National Enzyme Co·Food·Oct 30, 2013

Wellzymes, Digestive Health, Enzyme Supplement Packaged in 60-(

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb 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 nameNational Enzyme Co
Recalling firmNational Enzyme CoForsyth, MO, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Numbers: 52235014, 52235015, and 52235016
Distribution area
Nationwide

Domestic distribution of the product is nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states in all geographical regions. Foreign distribution consists of direct accounts in the following countries: Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China

Quantity affected2503 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 25, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0741-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

National Enzyme Co initiated this food recall on October 30, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: Domestic distribution of the product is nationwide with direct accounts in 27 states in all geographical regions. Foreign distribution consists of direct accounts in the following countries: Canada, China, Malaysia, Norway, Slovakia, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb chloramphenicol

Wellzymes, Digestive Health, Enzyme Supplement Packaged in 60-( was made or distributed by National Enzyme Co in Forsyth, MO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0741-2014, dated December 25, 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 Wellzymes, Digestive Health, Enzyme Supplement Packaged in 60-( recall?

National Enzyme Co recalled Wellzymes, Digestive Health, Enzyme Supplement Packaged in 60-( in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0741-2014. Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb 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 National Enzyme Co 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-0741-2014. 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.