Digestive Enzyme Capsules (NOW Foods) – Antibiotic 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
Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals Vitamin Company, Chicago Nutrition Company, Gluten-Free Remedies, Osa's Garden, and Professional Naturopathics brands and packaged in a plastic bottle containing 60 or 120 capsules.
Brand
NOW Foods
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
*** 1) Product Code 2965, Lot Numbers: 1660276, 1653504, 1634330, 1618025, 1606053, 1587905, 1539085, 1518136, 1497964, 1476818. *** 2) Product Code 2968, Lot Numbers: 1645219, 1630289, 1616607, 1607295, 1593903, 1549088, 1536759, 1528258, 1516482, 1511273, 1483789, 1470001, 1458643. *** 3) Product Code 102965, Lot Numbers: 1649254, 1643889, 1632228, 1630192, 1622153, 1618074, 1606601, 1599557, 1599554, 1571142. 1564422, 1554121, 1554086, 1548791, 1538088, 1538078, 1522374, 1520852, 1510332, 1498999, 1492855, 1479602, 1475604, 1459330. *** 4) Product Code: 102968, Lot Numbers 1620846, 1534791. *** 5) Product Code 3C212965, Lot Number: 1602054
Products Sold
*** 1) Product Code 2965; Lot Numbers: 1660276, 1653504, 1634330, 1618025, 1606053, 1587905, 1539085, 1518136, 1497964, 1476818. *** 2) Product Code 2968; Lot Numbers: 1645219, 1630289, 1616607, 1607295, 1593903, 1549088, 1536759, 1528258, 1516482, 1511273, 1483789, 1470001, 1458643. *** 3) Product Code 102965; Lot Numbers: 1649254, 1643889, 1632228, 1630192, 1622153, 1618074, 1606601, 1599557, 1599554, 1571142. 1564422, 1554121, 1554086, 1548791, 1538088, 1538078, 1522374, 1520852, 1510332, 1498999, 1492855, 1479602, 1475604, 1459330. *** 4) Product Code: 102968; Lot Numbers 1620846, 1534791. *** 5) Product Code 3C212965; Lot Number: 1602054
NOW Foods is recalling Digestive enzyme capsules sold under the NOW Foods, Beeyoutiful, Best in Nature, Bluegrass Naturals due to Digestive enzyme capsules manufactured by NOW Foods may contain 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
Digestive enzyme capsules manufactured by NOW Foods may contain 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 noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026