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Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies·Food·Oct 3, 2013

Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 Eb 2-14511 Eb 5-16901 Eb 8-14861 Eb 9-14191 Exclzyme…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of 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 nameSpecialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies
Recalling firmSpecialty Enzymes & BiotechnologiesChino, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Numbers: 3071023 3071011 3071039 3061013 3051087 3071034 3031065 3031065 3051054; 3071020; 3061004 3071038 3061033 3061014 3051022; 3061041; 3071070; 3051092
  • 3071001 3051084; 3071060 3051038 3041051; 3071040 3061025 3071029 3051052 3071027 3071005
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy

United States, Canada, Australia

Quantity affected5, 780 kg
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 20, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0134-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies initiated this food recall on October 3, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.

Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 Eb 2-14511 Eb 5-16901 Eb 8-14861 Eb 9-14191 Exclzyme… was made or distributed by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies in Chino, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0134-2014, 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 Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 Eb 2-14511 Eb 5-16901 Eb 8-14861 Eb 9-14191 Exclzyme… recall?

Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies recalled Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 Eb 2-14511 Eb 5-16901 Eb 8-14861 Eb 9-14191 Exclzyme… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0134-2014. Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of 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 Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies 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-0134-2014. 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.