Protease: APEX 10-7082 CENTURY 7-152 EB 2-14511 EB 5-16901 EB 8-14861 EB 9-14191 EXCLZYME EXCLZYME EN GLOBAL 8-658 HFN 7-7113 META 10-185 MHNHEM 2-158 PEPZYME AG PROTEASE - 1000 PROTEASE 250,000 SEB PRO FP 500 SEB PRO FP 600 SYS 7-7742 UT 11-216 N VEGPANZYME 1213 VEGPANZYME PLUS
Recalled by Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies on Oct 3, 2013
Recall Summary
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies recalled Protease: in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 3, 2013.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol."
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Chino, CA. The recall covers 5,780 kg of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 20, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.
Product Description
Protease: APEX 10-7082 CENTURY 7-152 EB 2-14511 EB 5-16901 EB 8-14861 EB 9-14191 EXCLZYME EXCLZYME EN GLOBAL 8-658 HFN 7-7113 META 10-185 MHNHEM 2-158 PEPZYME AG PROTEASE - 1000 PROTEASE 250,000 SEB PRO FP 500 SEB PRO FP 600 SYS 7-7742 UT 11-216 N VEGPANZYME 1213 VEGPANZYME PLUS
Distribution
Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.