CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk recalled by Bio-Cat
Bio-Cat is recalling Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as Cellulase BX and, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0176-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66539
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Cat, Troy, VA
- Brand
- Cellulase Enzyme
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2013
- FDA classified
- 18 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 27 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +53 days |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as Cellulase BX and Celluase Conc, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # CELIND, labeled in part ***Manufactured by BIO-CAT, INC.9117 Three Notch Road Troy, Virginia 22974 Telephone (800) 545-9052 Fax (434) 589-3301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bio-cat.com***
Where it was distributed
The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada.
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Is Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as Cellulase BX and recalled?
Yes. Bio-Cat recalled Cellulase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as Cellulase BX and on 26 Sep 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0176-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Raw material enzymes intended for further manufacturing of foods and dietary spplements may be contaminated with chloramphenicol.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: fsb-tw07 fsb-uw14 fsb-vw08 pob-tw31 pob-vw27 pob-xw23 pob-aw05 cbx-yw12 cbx-xw06 cbx-xw10 cbx-aw09 ccu-yw06
Where was it sold?
The products were distributed to manufacturers and distributors nationwide and to Canada.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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