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Undeclared milk in certain Vega® brand bars
- Starting date:
- June 6, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Allergy Alert
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Sequel Naturals Ltd.
- Distribution:
- National
- CFIA reference number:
- 8050
Advisory details
Ottawa, June 6, 2013 - The public warning issued on May 25, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sequel Naturals Ltd. are warning people with allergies to milk not to consume the Vega® brand bars described below. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.
There has been one reported allergic reaction.
Consumption of these products 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 products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vega® | Sport Protein Bar Chocolate Coconut | 60 g |
From 12100-C to 13037C |
8 38766 10830 8 |
Best By date From 10-MAY-13 to 06-MAR-14 |
| Vega® | Sport Protein Bar Chocolate Saviseed | 60 g |
From 12095-C to 13038C |
8 38766 10831 5 |
Best By date From 01-MAY-13 to 07-MAR-14 |
| Vega® | Sport Endurance Bar Acai Berry | 50 g |
From 12184 C to 12327 C |
8 38766 10731 8 |
Best By date From 01-AUG-13 to 01-DEC-13 |
| Vega® | Sport Endurance Bar Mocha | 50 g |
12185C 12217C 12328C 13064C 22273C |
8 38766 10730 1 |
Best By date 01-AUG-13 01-SEP-13 01-OCT-13 01-DEC-13 01-APR-13 |
| Vega® | One Bar All-in-one nutrition Double Chocolate | 63 g | 13026C | 8 38766 17003 9 |
Best By date 26-FEB-14 |
| Vega® | One Bar All-in-one nutrition Chocolate Almond | 63 g |
13028C 13095C |
8 38766 17004 6 |
Best By date 28-FEB-14 04-MAY-14 |
| Vega® | One Bar All-in-one nutrition Chocolate Cherry | 63 g |
13032C 13071C |
8 38766 17005 3 |
Best By date 01-MAR-14 07-APR-14 |
| Vega® | Vibrancy Bar Berry Bliss | 50 g |
From 12182 C to 13153 C |
8 38766 14001 8 |
Best By date From 01-JUL-13 to 01-JUL-14 |
| Vega® | Vibrancy Bar Wholesome Original | 50 g |
From 12180 C to 13053 C |
8 38766 14006 3 |
Best By date From 01-JUL-13 to 01-MAR-14 |
| Vega® | Whole Food Energy Bar Berry Flavour | 63 g |
From 22141 to 22321 |
8 38766 00582 9 |
Best By date From 01-JUN-13 to 01-DEC-13 |
| Vega® | Whole Food Energy Bar Chocolate Flavour | 63 g |
From 22322 to 32271 |
8 38766 00581 2 |
Best By date From 01-JUN-13 to 01-DEC-13 |
| Vega® | Whole Food Energy Bar Natural Flavor | 63 g |
From 12141 to 22320 |
8 38766 00583 6 |
Best By date From 01-JUN-13 to 01-DEC-13 |
| Vega® | Whole Food Vibrancy Bar Chocolate Decadence | 50 g | 32139 | 8 38766 00550 8 |
Best By date 01-JUN-13 |
| Vega® | Whole Food Vibrancy Bar Green Synergy | 50 g | 42139 | 8 38766 00551 5 |
Best By date 01-JUN-13 |
| Vega® | Whole food Vibrancy Bar Wholesome Original | 50 g | 22139 | 8 38766 00552 2 |
Best By date 01-JUN-13 |
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Media enquiries
Sequel Naturals Ltd.
1-866-839-8863 Ext. 366
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600