Vega / Sequel Naturals

Recall #F-1141-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement in Vanilla Powder has been recalled because it contains trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic that shouldn't be in food products. The recall affects about 32,600 units distributed nationwide in 829g jars and 33g pouches.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has consumed this product could potentially be affected, though the amount of contamination is small.

What to do

Stop using this product and check your home for Vega Sport Performance Protein Vanilla Powder. If you have it, do not consume it and contact Vega customer service or the FDA for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product safely.

Product

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Vanilla Powder. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch; sizes: 829 g and 1.2oz/33g containers.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

32,662 units

Distribution

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

Lot / code info

Lots: 47047700, 47047701, 47047702, 47047704, 47047705, 47048400, 47048401, 47043001, 47043002, 47050100

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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