Vega / Sequel Naturals

Recall #F-1144-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

Sequel Naturals is recalling certain batches of Vega ONE Nutritional Shake because tests found a small amount of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic, in the product. The contamination was detected during routine testing, and the company is taking action to remove affected products from shelves.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check if you have one of the recalled lots (available on the FDA website or vegasport.com) and stop using it if you do. You can return the product to where you bought it for a refund or replacement. Contact Sequel Naturals if you have questions about whether your product is affected.

Product

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Natural. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch; sizes: 30.4oz/862g, 35.9g, and 431g containers.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

21,598 units

Distribution

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

Lot / code info

Lots: 47042100, 47042200, 47043400, 47046700, 47047200, 47047900, 47049000, 47049001, 47049500, 47050300

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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