CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Nov 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Xylanase recalled by Specialty Enzymes &
Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies is recalling Xylanase 150,000, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 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-0137-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66505
- Recalling firm
- Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies, Chino, CA
- Brand
- Xylanase
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Oct 2013
- FDA classified
- 12 Nov 2013
- Reported
- 20 Nov 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Nov 2013 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.
Product as listed by the FDA
XYLANASE 150,000
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Specialty Enzymes and Biotechnologies is recalling cellulase/mannanase and fungal protease because they may contain low levels of chloramphenicol.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Numbers: 3041043
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in US and worldwide to: Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Taiwan, Italy
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 66505This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 EB 2-14511 EB recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 EB 2-14511 EB recalledProtease | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Cellulase: Acta 4-702 Apex 17-6262 Apex 6-9762 Arth EB recalledCellulase | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 Nutra 6-452 Papain Prohydroxy NF recalledPapain | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Cellulase & Protease: Apex 10-639 A Digeseb Plus Digeseb recalledCellulase | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide |
More recalls from Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Cellulase & Protease: Apex 10-639 A Digeseb Plus Digeseb recalledCellulase | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Papain: NF 4-608 B NF 4-6152 Nutra 6-452 Papain Prohydroxy NF recalledPapain | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Cellulase: Acta 4-702 Apex 17-6262 Apex 6-9762 Arth EB recalledCellulase | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Protease: Apex 10-7082 Century 7-152 EB 2-14511 EB recalledProtease | Specialty Enzymes & Biotechnologies | Other | Nationwide |
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