Ottawa, May 25, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sequel Naturals Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Vega® Sport brand Protein Bar described below. The affected product contains milk which is not declared on the label.
This product has been distributed nationally.
There has been one reported allergic reaction.
Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.
The distributor, Sequel Naturals Ltd., Burnaby, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Codes(s) on Product
UPC
Additional Info
Vega® Sport
Natural Plant-based Protein Bar Chocolate Coconut
60 g
Lot Code 12296C
8 38766 10830 8
Best By Date
19-NOV-13
More information
For more information, consumers and industry can contact:
Sequel Naturals Ltd., at 1-866-839-8863 or email questions@myvega.com; or, CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
