Kirkman Enzyme Supplement (National Enzyme) – chloramphenicol risk (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
Dietary Supplement packaged in the following configurations: (1) KIRKMAN, Enzym-Complete / DPP-IV, Broad Spectrum Digestion Formula with Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV Analog, packaged in 60-capsule bottles (SKU 52587), 120-capsule bottles (SKU 52588), and 200-capsule bottles (SKU 53853). Manufactured exclusively for KIRKMAN, Lake Oswego, OR; (2) KIRKMAN, EnZym-Complete / DPP-IV, GF/CF Enzyme Dietary Supplement, packaged in 200-capsule bottles (SKU 54956). Manufactured exclusively for KIRKMAN, Lake
Brand
National Enzyme Co
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #'s: 52587047, 52587048, 52587049, 52587050, 52588047, 52588048, 52588049, 52588050, 52588051, 53853006, 53853007, 53853008, 53853009, 53853010, and 54956000
Products Sold
Lot #'s: 52587047, 52587048, 52587049, 52587050, 52588047, 52588048, 52588049, 52588050, 52588051, 53853006, 53853007, 53853008, 53853009, 53853010, and 54956000
National Enzyme Co is recalling Dietary Supplement packaged in the following configurations: (1) KIRKMAN, Enzym-Complete / DPP-IV, due to Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb 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
Firm is recalling dietary supplements containing a raw material which may contain >0.3 ppb 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