The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1146-2014·Announced 2014-01-01

Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Chocolate Recalled for Chloramphenicol Contamination

Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Chocolate 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 situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source notes 'trace amount' contamination and does not report any illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sequel Naturals is voluntarily recalling nine lots of Vega ONE Nutritional Shake Chocolate. The recall is being conducted because the products are contaminated with trace amounts of chloramphenicol.

The affected products are packaged in HDPE jars and VFF pouches in sizes of 30.9oz/876 g, 41.7 g, and 438 g. The specific lot numbers involved are 47042400, 47042401, 47042402, 47042403, 47043200, 47046801, 47046802, 47047300, 47048000, 47048001, 47048600, 47049101, and 47049601. A total of 47,565 units were distributed nationwide, excluding military, government, and VA channels.

Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled lots. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

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.
Manufacturer
Vega / Sequel Naturals
Category
Food — Nutritional Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
47,565

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 (13)

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

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.

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