Vega / Sequel Naturals

Recall #F-1146-2014 · Initiated 2013-11-08

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What happened

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake in Chocolate flavor has been recalled because it may contain a trace amount of chloramphenicol, an antibiotic. The recall affects about 47,565 containers sold nationwide.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Stop using the product and check if you have any of the recalled lots (listed on the FDA or Vega website). Contact the company or your retailer for a refund or replacement.

Product

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Chocolate. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch; sizes: 30.9oz/876 g, 41.7 g, and 438 g, containers.

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

47,565

Distribution

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

Lot / code info

Lots: 47042400, 47042401, 47042402, 47042403, 47043200, 47046801, 47046802, 47047300,47048000,47048001, 47048600, 47049101, 47049601

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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