Vega / Sequel Naturals

Recall #F-1140-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement in Chocolate Powder has been recalled because it may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that shouldn't be in dietary supplements. This affects specific lots of the product sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product should be aware of the recall, though the contamination is in trace amounts.

What to do

Stop using the product and check if you have one of the affected lots (details available on Vegasport.com or the FDA website). Contact Vega/Sequel Naturals for a refund or disposal instructions, or throw it away if you're concerned.

Product

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch. 29oz/822g, 1.3 oz/36g, 17x1.3oz/36g pouches.

Reason for recall

Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of products due to contamination by trace amount of chloramphenicol.

Quantity affected

28,149 units

Distribution

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

Lot / code info

Lots: 47042900, 47047600, 47043500, 47047602, 47048290, 47048291

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit