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Class II, May Cause HarmF-0837-2014

Nature's Way,UPC 33674156858, Alive Once Daily Men's Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs, 20010553, 20012800

Recalled by Schwabe North America, INC. on Oct 23, 2013

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Schwabe North America, INC. recalled Nature's Way,UPC 33674156858, Alive Once Daily Men's Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs, 20010553 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 23, 2013.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Nature's Way (NW) is voluntary recalling a number of products because the raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend they provided to NW may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol."

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "US: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CI, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NS, NT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, H, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: South Korea, Ghana, Romania and Singapore," 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 Green Bay, WI. The recall covers 12258 of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 25, 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

Nature's Way (NW) is voluntary recalling a number of products because the raw material supplier informed them that enzymes in the blend they provided to NW may contain the antibiotic chloramphenicol.

Product Description

Nature's Way,UPC 33674156858, Alive Once Daily Men's Ultra Potency, 60 Tabs, 20010553, 20012800

Distribution

US: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CI, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NS, NT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, H, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI,SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. OUS: South Korea, Ghana, Romania and Singapore.

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.