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Undeclared milk in certain Vega® Sport brand Natural Plant-Based Protein Bars
- Starting date:
- May 25, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Allergy Alert
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Milk
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Sequel Naturals Ltd.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 8037
Advisory details
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 | Code(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 |
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Media enquiries
Media enquiries:
Sequel Naturals Ltd.
1-866-839-8863 x 366
CFIAMedia Relations
613-773-6600