Empirical Laboratories, Incorporated: Food Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: F-0146-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Natural Balanced Nutrition Vanilla Energy Shake Dietary Supplement; Manufactured for NatureRich, Maple Grove, MN.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 21, 2013

Date Posted: November 20, 2013

Recall Number: F-0146-2014

Event ID: 66559

Reason for Recall:

Empirical Labs is recalling certain lots of dietary supplements due to potential for adulteration with chloramphenicol.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 513

Code Information:

Lots: 3062615

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed to ID, MN, and SC. Foreign distribution to Sweden. No military/govt/VA consignees.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated