4Life Digestive Enzymes Recall: Chloramphenicol Antibiotic Risk

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Recalling firm4Life Research, LLC9850 S 300 W, N/A · Sandy, UT 84070-3262

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What happened, in plain English

4Life is recalling digestive enzyme supplements due to trace amounts of the antibiotic chloramphenicol. This poses a risk of antibiotic exposure, which could be harmful to users.

Why it’s dangerous

The product contains trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that can be harmful if consumed in significant quantities. This risk is low but could affect individuals with weakened immune systems.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the affected lots of 4Life Digestive Enzymes supplements. People with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk due to antibiotic exposure.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for the lot numbers: 12020023, 12060043, 12080147, 12090208, 13060177, or 13080062. The product is sold as a 90-capsule dietary supplement by 4Life.

Brand
4Life
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for the lot numbers listed: 12020023, 12060043, 12080147, 12090208, 13060177, or 13080062.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product contains trace amounts of chloramphenicol, which could pose a risk of antibiotic exposure. It is recommended to stop using affected lots.

What should I do if I have the affected product?

Check the product label for the lot numbers listed. If you have the affected lots, stop using them immediately.

How can I confirm if my product is affected?

The affected products have specific lot numbers: 12020023, 12060043, 12080147, 12090208, 13060177, or 13080062.

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Subject: Recall F-0349-2014 — 4Life 4Life

Hello,

I own a 4Life that is covered by recall F-0349-2014 from 4Life.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0349-2014 (November 14, 2013) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0349-2014 to see it in context.
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4Life Research, LLC recalls Digestive Enzymes, Digestion, 4Life, Dietary Supplement, 90 Capsules, A Product of 4Life Manufactured by BioMedical

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