Papain Enzyme (Specialty Enzymes) – Contamination 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
Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 NUTRA 6-452 PAPAIN PROHYDROXY NF 4-714
Brand
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: 3061056 3071003 3071021 3070018 3061057
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: 3061056 3071003 3071021 3070018 3061057
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies is recalling Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 NUTRA 6-452 PAPAIN PROHYDROXY NF 4-714 due to Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of 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
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of 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