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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1140-2014/FDA enforcement
Vega / Sequel Naturals·Dietary Supplements·Nov 8, 2013

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.

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

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVega / Sequel Naturals
Recalling firmVega / Sequel NaturalsBurnaby, Canada
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lots: 47042900, 47047600, 47043500, 47047602, 47048290, 47048291
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

United States

Quantity affected28, 149 units
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 1, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1140-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vega / Sequel Naturals initiated this supplements recall on November 8, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of products due to contamination by trace amount of chloramphenicol. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide. No military/govt/VA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of products due to contamination by trace amount of chloramphenicol.

Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder was made or distributed by Vega / Sequel Naturals in Burnaby, Canada. This page reflects FDA report F-1140-2014, dated January 1, 2014.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 lot and date codes 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder recall?

Vega / Sequel Naturals recalled Vega Sport Performance Protein Dietary Supplement Chocolate Powder in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1140-2014. Sequel Naturals is recalling nine lots of products due to contamination by trace amount of chloramphenicol.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Vega / Sequel Naturals 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-1140-2014. 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.