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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1548-2013/FDA enforcement
Sequel Naturals LTD·Food·Jun 7, 2013

Vega Sport, Natural Plant-based Protein Bar

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSequel Naturals LTD
Recalling firmSequel Naturals LTDPort Coquitlam, Canada
UPC / barcodes
8 38766 00830 1
Lot / date codes
  • Lot codes: 12100U 13-May 12170U 13-Jul 12238U 13-Sep 12296U 13-Nov 12346 14-Jan 13037U 14-Mar
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide distribution.

United States

Quantity affected59, 373 boxes, 3655 singles.
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 26, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1548-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sequel Naturals LTD initiated this food recall on June 7, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide distribution.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

Vega Sport, Natural Plant-based Protein Bar was made or distributed by Sequel Naturals LTD in Port Coquitlam, Canada. This page reflects FDA report F-1548-2013, dated June 26, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Vega Sport, Natural Plant-based Protein Bar recall?

Sequel Naturals LTD recalled Vega Sport, Natural Plant-based Protein Bar in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1548-2013. Raw material supplier of the chocolate used for the bar coating had milk ingredients added inadvertently. One report of ampholytic reaction.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Sequel Naturals LTD recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1548-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.