Digestive Enzymes (21st Century) - Antibiotic Trace (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle under the following brand names: 21st Century Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle. HyVee Digestive Eymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle.
Brand
21st Century Healthcare, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
UPC Codes: 21st Century: 7-40985-22556-1, HyVee: 0-75450-31144-0. Lot Codes: 21st Century : 7465500, 7465501, 7658200. HyVee : 7757400. Expriation: 03/2016.
Products Sold
UPC Codes: 21st Century: 7-40985-22556-1, HyVee: 0-75450-31144-0. Lot Codes: 21st Century : 7465500, 7465501, 7658200. HyVee : 7757400. Expriation: 03/2016.
21st Century Healthcare, Inc. is recalling Digestive Enzymes, 60 Capsules/Bottle under the following brand names: 21st Century Digestive En due to This voluntary recall is initiated because raw material used may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
This voluntary recall is initiated because raw material used may contain trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, FL, IA, MN, OH, SC, TN, UT, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026