FDA Food recall · Reported November 27, 2013
Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xylanase 150,000 XU, synerzyme-ae, brizyme, Cellulase Special Blend OMRI, xylanase amylase blend, Bio-Cat Ruminant Enzyme, Feed Blend ws alkacel 20x, BC-XR, enzyme blend #2237, CHX blend, EB-7 multi-enzyme blend EB110311-01, EB020812-01, xylanase 70,000, nut 14-500, ultra blend 102 xylanase 10,000, bb cd blend #3, soy blend, amiron blend, Formula #121412b, erc530b, pn digestive blend, digest basic, blend 03
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
Bio-Cat Inc recalled Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xy… - a moderate-severity action.
Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xy… was recalled by Bio-Cat Inc in November 27, 2013. Reason: Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated w…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0178-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Bio-Cat Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated w….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 27, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0178-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
Xylanase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as xylanase 1000, xylanase 150,000 XU, synerzyme-ae, brizyme, Cellulase Special Blend OMRI, xylanase amylase blend, Bio-Cat Ruminant Enzyme, Feed Blend ws alkacel 20x, BC-XR, enzyme blend #2237, CHX blend, EB-7 multi-enzyme blend EB110311-01, EB020812-01, xylanase 70,000, nut 14-500, ultra blend 102 xylanase 10,000, bb cd blend #3, soy blend, amiron blend, Formula #121412b, erc530b, pn digestive blend, digest basic, blend 0313, xylanase 20,000, EC-CHPX, Xylanase 50,000 XU, Xylanase 50m XU, Xylanase 25,000, Xylanase 190,000 XU, af-5x, silage blend, xylanase concentrate, Enzyme Blend 1, and Enzyme Blend 2, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # XYXP, labeled in part ***Manufactured by BIO-CAT, INC.9117 Three Notch Road Troy, Virginia 22974 Telephone (800) 545-9052 Fax (434) 589-3301 E-mail: info@bio-cat.com Website: www.bio-cat.com***
Reason for recall
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0178-2014 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2013 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Bio-Cat Inc |
| Firm location | Troy, VA |
| Affected scope | 3276 kg total for all products |
| Distribution | The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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