Vega / Sequel Naturals

Recall #F-1143-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

Sequel Naturals is recalling certain batches of Vega ONE Nutritional Shake in Vanilla Chai flavor because they may contain trace amounts of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The affected products were sold nationwide in various sizes.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these specific recalled batches should be concerned, as chloramphenicol can pose health risks with regular consumption.

What to do

Check if you have one of the recalled lots by visiting the FDA website or contacting Vega/Sequel Naturals. If you do, stop using the product and either discard it or return it to the retailer where you purchased it.

Product

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Vanilla Chai. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch; sizes: 30.8 oz./874 g, 38g, 437g units containers.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

36,629 units

Distribution

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

Lot / code info

Lots: 47042500, 47042600, 47042601, 47042602, 47043300, 47046900, 47047400, 47047401, 47048100, 47048101, 47049200, 47049201, 47049700, 47050500, 47051600

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2014-07-23