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FDA recalls · F-1402-2016

Zochem Inc. recall

  • FoodZinc Oxide Powder (API) used in the manufacturing of dietary supplements .
  • ReasonZoChem Inc. received a complaint from a customer who noticed black specs of contamination in one specific lot (#700792) of product (zinc oxide) that they received, an investigation by ZoChem Inc. was launched . The retained sample representing this lot was analyzed and the contaminant was determined to be iron. The issue is potentially present in two other lots (#700785 & 700804) produced
  • ClassClass III: the food is unlikely to cause health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2016-11-03
  • DatesFirm started it 2016-03-11. In FDA's enforcement report 2016-06-01.
  • Sold in(2) lots (Lot # 700785 & 700804) of 19200 lbs each (total 38400 lbs) were made and distributed to Brand Nu Laboratories (distributor) at the following address: 377 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450. One (1) lot (LOT#700792) of 450 kg was made and distributed to M K Impex, Canada at the following address: C/O Rexway Transport, Ltd. 2869 Slough Street, Mississauga, ON. L4T 1G4. Additional information: In the US, all of the potentially contaminated product was used in the manufacturing of drugs. In Canada, 200 kg of 450 kg of the potentially contaminated product has been distributed in Saudi Arabia while the remaining 200 kg is in the distributors control and has been put on hold.
  • Amount(Lot # 700785 & 700804) of 19200 lbs each (total 38400 lbs) , lot (LOT#700792) of 450 kg was made and distributed
  • CodesLot # 700785; expiration date: 07/19/2017 (manufactured 07/20/15) - US Lot #700804; expiration date: 07/28/2017 (manufactured 07/29/15) - US Lot# 700792; expiration date: 07/22/2017 (manufactured 07/23/15) - Canada
  • FirmZochem Inc., Brampton, N/A · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1402-2016. Class meanings: FDA.