The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1140-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Vega Sport Protein Powder Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of Vega Sport Performance Protein Powder due to trace amounts of chloramphenicol.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a remote possibility of serious adverse health consequences. The source specifies 'trace amount' contamination without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder. The recall is being conducted because the products are contaminated with trace amounts of chloramphenicol.

The affected products are distributed by Sequel Naturals LTD in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and are available at Vegasport.com. The products are packaged in HDPE jars and VFF pouches in sizes of 29oz/822g, 1.3 oz/36g, and 17x1.3oz/36g pouches. The specific lot numbers involved are 47042900, 47047600, 47043500, 47047602, 47048290, and 47048291.

The recall covers 28,149 units distributed nationwide, excluding military, government, and VA channels. Consumers should check their products for the listed lot numbers and stop using them if they match.

The recalled product

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.
Affected units
28,149

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Vega / Sequel Naturals under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →