CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk recalled by Bio-Cat
Bio-Cat is recalling Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, 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-0177-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66539
- Recalling firm
- Bio-Cat, Troy, VA
- Brand
- Pectinase 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
Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500, pectinase 1000, Pectinase 350 Endo-pg/gm, PC Blend 14, Nut 14-500, pectinase 3500, gastro blend 0111, Digestive Blend 021894, enzyme complex 5763, pectinase 1750, pectinase 350, EC-CHPX, enzyme blend for cyto grn, pectinase 150m, and Cellulase 3, packed in boxes or drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg, item # PECCI, 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 Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500 recalled?
Yes. Bio-Cat recalled Pectinase Enzyme Blends, bulk, custom blended formulations identified as pectinase 500 on 26 Sep 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0177-2014.
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: SYNAE-VW18 SYNAE-VW19 SYNAE-VW20 BRI-XW16 E7X-TW03 E7X-UW20 E7XBY-UW21 E7X-WW26 E7XBY-XY07 E7X-YW25 E7X-ZW24 E7X-BW16 PE003-UW21 PE003-XW02 EBY2X-UW22 EBW-VW12 EBW-VW13 EBW-VW14 EBW-XW10 EBW-XW13 EBW-XW14 EBY2X-XW15 EBW-YW11 EBW-YW12 EBW-YW13 EBW-AW19 EBW-AW20 PE350-VW01 PE350-YW19 EBW-AW21 pe05-ww30 ALI13249-03 ali13024-02 ali13036-01 ali13212-04 ali13157-09 bgb0111-vw26 db18-xw24 db18-yw04 db18-yw06 db18-aw22 DB18-ZW23 DB18-AW30 ec5763-bw06 pe035-tw23 peo35-tw14 pe1750-vw11 pe350-vw11 ECHPX-ZW18 pe350-xw22 pe350-aw13 ebcyto-yw28 ebcyto-aw09 ebcyto-bw19 pe150-vw20 pe150-bw05 cell3-ww18 cell3-xw07 cell3-aw01 cell3-AW14 pe01-uw07 pe035-yw07 EB7-XW08 EB7-AW23
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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