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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals

Bio-Cat Inc: Raw Enzyme Blends Recalled for Potential Chloramphenicol Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 25, 2014
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Summary

Bio-Cat Inc. has recalled approximately 171,000 kilograms (377,000 pounds) of various bulk enzyme blends, including Cellulase, Pectinase, and Xylanase, used in the manufacturing of animal feed. These raw material enzymes were distributed in boxes and drums ranging from 1 kg to 25 kg to manufacturers and distributors across the United States. The recall was initiated because the enzymes may be contaminated with chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that is not permitted in food-producing animals. Consumers and manufacturers should check their inventory for specific lot numbers and item codes like CELIND, PECCI, and XYXP.

Risk

The product may contain chloramphenicol, a potent antibiotic that is strictly prohibited for use in animals intended for human food due to the risk of severe adverse health effects in humans, including the potential for bone marrow suppression.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have any of the affected bulk enzyme blends by checking the product labels for Item # CELIND (Cellulase), Item # PECCI (Pectinase), or Item # XYXP (Xylanase).
  2. Check your specific lot numbers against the following affected codes: for Cellulase, lots fsb-vw08 and pob-tw31; for Pectinase, lots BRI-XW16, EB7-XW08, E7X-TW03, PE003-UW21, and EBY2X-UW22; for Xylanase, lots synae-vw18, bri-xw16, csbomri-xw20, xab-vw21, bcr-yw14, fbws-uw04, alc20-ww05, bcxr-tw04, eb2237-vw14, chxb-uw27, and eb7-xw08.
  3. Immediately stop using the affected raw materials in any further manufacturing or distribution of animal feed.
  4. Isolate and quarantine all affected products currently in your inventory to prevent accidental use.
  5. Contact Bio-Cat Inc. at (800) 545-9052 or via email at info@bio-cat.com for specific instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.
  6. If you are an animal feed manufacturer, notify your customers who may have received products made with these enzymes.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your state or call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

How to: Manufacturers and distributors should contact Bio-Cat Inc. to arrange for product returns and refunds.

Affected Products

Product: Cellulase Enzyme Blends (1 kg to 25 kg boxes/drums)
Model:
Item # CELIND
Feed Sources blend
P-one blend
Lot Numbers:
fsb-vw08
pob-tw31
Product: Pectinase Enzyme Blends (1 kg to 25 kg boxes/drums)
Model:
Item # PECCI
Synerzyme-AE
Brizyme
EB-7 Multi-Enzyme Blend
Enzyme 7x
Pectinase 3,000 ENDO PG/GM
Enzyme Blend Y2X
Lot Numbers:
BRI-XW16
EB7-XW08
E7X-TW03
PE003-UW21
EBY2X-UW22
Product: Xylanase Enzyme Blends (1 kg to 25 kg boxes/drums)
Model:
Item # XYXP
Synerzyme-ae
Brizyme
Cellulase Special Blend OMRI
Xylanase amylase blend
Bio-Cat Ruminant Enzyme
Feed Blend ws
Alkacel 20x
BC-XR
Enzyme blend #2237
CHX blend
EB-7 multi-enzyme blend
Lot Numbers:
synae-vw18
bri-xw16
csbomri-xw20
xab-vw21
bcr-yw14
fbws-uw04
alc20-ww05
bcxr-tw04
eb2237-vw14
chxb-uw27
eb7-xw08

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 66429
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Bio-Cat Inc
Sold By: manufacturers; distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (57,000 kg total)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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