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FDA Food recall · Reported December 4, 2013

Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count

Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by …

Recall #
F-0227-2014
Affected scope
144 units
Initiated
November 8, 2013
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FoodScience Corporation recalled Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 … - a moderate-severity action.

Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 … was recalled by FoodScience Corporation in December 4, 2013. Reason: Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0227-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

FoodScience Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Th….

Moderate
severity level
144 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 4, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0227-2014 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 - 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.

Drugs & Medications recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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

Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count

Reason for recall

Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains 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-0227-2014
Date reported December 4, 2013
Date initiated November 8, 2013
Recalling firm FoodScience Corporation
Firm location Essex Junction, VT
Affected scope 144 units
Distribution NJ

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

Scale of Impact

144 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nutritional Frontiers Cyb Zyme- A Dietary Supplement for Complete Digestive Support 90 count. Recalled by FoodScience Corporation. Units affected: 144 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Dietary supplements are recalled because they may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. The dietary supplements on recall contain enzymes that are on recall by Specialty Enzymes Biotechnology, a raw material supplier, because it contains chloramphenicol.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0227-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: NJ.
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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