Pectinase Enzyme Blends (Bio-Cat) – chloramphenicol contamination (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
Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, pectinase 1000, Pectinase 350 Endo-pg/gm, PC Blend 14, Nut 14-500, pectinase 3500, gastro blend 0111, Digestive Blend 021894, enzyme complex 5763, pectinase 1750, pectinase 350, EC-CHPX, enzyme blend for cyto grn, pectinase 150m, and Cellulase 3, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # PECCI, labeled in part ***Manufactured by BIO-CAT, INC.9117 Three Notch Road Troy, Virginia 22974 Telepho
Brand
Bio-Cat Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lots: SYNAE-VW18 SYNAE-VW19 SYNAE-VW20 BRI-XW16 E7X-TW03 E7X-UW20 E7XBY-UW21 E7X-WW26 E7XBY-XY07 E7X-YW25 E7X-ZW24 E7X-BW16 PE003-UW21 PE003-XW02 EBY2X-UW22 EBW-VW12 EBW-VW13 EBW-VW14 EBW-XW10 EBW-XW13 EBW-XW14 EBY2X-XW15 EBW-YW11 EBW-YW12 EBW-YW13 EBW-AW19 EBW-AW20 PE350-VW01 PE350-YW19 EBW-AW21 pe05-ww30 ALI13249-03 ali13024-02 ali13036-01 ali13212-04 ali13157-09 bgb0111-vw26 db18-xw24 db18-yw04 db18-yw06 db18-aw22 DB18-ZW23 DB18-AW30 ec5763-bw06 pe035-tw23 peo35-tw14 pe1750-vw11 pe350-vw11 ECHPX-ZW18 pe350-xw22 pe350-aw13 ebcyto-yw28 ebcyto-aw09 ebcyto-bw19 pe150-vw20 pe150-bw05 cell3-ww18 cell3-xw07 cell3-aw01 cell3-AW14 pe01-uw07 pe035-yw07 EB7-XW08 EB7-AW23
Bio-Cat Inc is recalling Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, pectinase 10 due to Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with 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
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with 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 noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026