CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nature's Way recalled by Schwabe North America
Schwabe North America is recalling Nature's Way, distributed in 47 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Oct 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-0832-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66957
- Recalling firm
- Schwabe North America, Green Bay, WI
- Brand
- Nature's Way
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Oct 2013
- FDA classified
- 16 Dec 2013
- Reported
- 25 Dec 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 23 Oct 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Dec 2013 | Classified by FDA | +54 days |
| 25 Dec 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
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 as listed by the FDA
Nature's Way,UPC 33674149324 Alive Whole Food Energizer ,180 Tabs, 20009819, 20012443
Where it was distributed
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.
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Questions about this recall
Is Nature's Way recalled?
Yes. Schwabe North America recalled Nature's Way on 23 Oct 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0832-2014.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Which lots are affected?
20009819, 20012443, 20013512
Where was it sold?
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 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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