The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1142-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Vega One Starter Kit Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of Vega One Starter Kit 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, and the source text specifies 'trace amount' contamination without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Sequel Naturals is voluntarily recalling nine lots of Vega One Starter Kit. The recall is being conducted because the products were found to be contaminated with trace amounts of chloramphenicol.

The affected product is packaged in HDPE jars and VFF pouches in 7oz/197.2g containers. The specific lot numbers involved are 12SE13PP1, 13SE13PP1, 16SE13PP1, 17SE13PP1, 23OC13PP1, and 24OC13PP1. A total of 2,759 units were distributed nationwide, excluding military, government, and VA channels.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Vega One Starter Kit. Distributed by: Sequel Naturals LTD, Burnaby, BC, Canada. Vegasport.com. Packaged in HDPE jars; in VFF pouch. 7oz/197.2g containers.
Manufacturer
Vega / Sequel Naturals
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
2,759

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: 12SE13PP1
  • 13SE13PP1
  • 16SE13PP1
  • 17SE13PP1
  • 23OC13PP1
  • 24OC13PP1

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 →

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