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FDA Food recall · Reported November 20, 2013

Bairn Biologics Candisol; Natural Enzymes to Support a Health Gastrointestinal Tract. Dietary Supplement; Ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulase, Vegetarian Hemicellulase, Vegetarian Xylanase, Vegetarian Beta-glucanase, microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Vegetable Capsule. Packaged in 40 and 120 count amber glass bottles. Bairn Biologics, P.O. Box 95966 Las Vegas, NV 89183

Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol.

Recall #
F-0163-2014
Affected scope
8232 bottles of 40 count; 27, 882 bottles of 120 count.
Initiated
October 24, 2013
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Bairn Biologics recalled Bairn Biologics Candisol; Natural Enzymes to Support a Health Gastrointestinal Tract. D… - a moderate-severity action.

Bairn Biologics Candisol; Natural Enzymes to Support a Health Gastrointestinal Tract. D… was recalled by Bairn Biologics in November 20, 2013. Reason: Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0163-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Bairn Biologics issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 20, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0163-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0163-2014) was formally reported on November 20, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 24, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bairn Biologics is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Las Vegas, NV. Federal records list the affected scope as 8232 bottles of 40 count; 27, 882 bottles of 120 count..

The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US and Australia, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada and Japan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

8232 bottles of 40 count; 27, 882 bottles of 120 count.

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Bairn Biologics Candisol; Natural Enzymes to Support a Health Gastrointestinal Tract. Dietary Supplement; Ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulase, Vegetarian Hemicellulase, Vegetarian Xylanase, Vegetarian Beta-glucanase, microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Vegetable Capsule. Packaged in 40 and 120 count amber glass bottles. Bairn Biologics, P.O. Box 95966 Las Vegas, NV 89183

Reason for recall

Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0163-2014
Date reported November 20, 2013
Date initiated October 24, 2013
Recalling firm Bairn Biologics
Firm location Las Vegas, NV
Affected scope 8232 bottles of 40 count; 27, 882 bottles of 120 count.
Distribution US and Australia, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada and Japan.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Bairn Biologics Candisol; Natural Enzymes to Support a Health Gastrointestinal Tract. Dietary Supplement; Ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulase, Vegetarian Hemicellulase, Vegetarian Xylanase, Vegetarian Beta-glucanase, microcrystalline Cellulose, L-Leucine, Vegetable Capsule. Packaged in 40 and 120 count amber glass bottles. Bairn Biologics, P.O. Box 95966 Las Vegas, NV 89183. Recalled by Bairn Biologics. Units affected: 8232 bottles of 40 count; 27, 882 bottles of 120 count..
Why was this product recalled?
Firm was notified by supplier of xylanase enzymes that they were contaminated with Chloramphenicol.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 20, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0163-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US and Australia, Guatemala, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada and Japan..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0163-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 20, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.