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SOURCE Health Canada
OTTAWA, Feb. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Sequel Naturals Ltd. is voluntarily
recalling three lots of its natural health product "Vega One French
Vanilla" in various sizes (see table below) after testing conducted by
Health Canada identified bacteria that could pose a risk to consumers
with weakened immune systems.
The testing found the presence of Klebsiella species (K. oxytoca),
Citrobacter braakii, Cronobacter sakazakii group, Enterobacter cloacae
complex, Acinetobacter species (A. baumannii and A. haemolyticus) and
Leclercia adecarboxylata.
While none of these bacteria present a significant risk to healthy
Canadians, K. oxytoca poses a potential risk to the health of Canadians
with immune systems weakened by serious illnesses. This bacterium can
cause infection of the lower intestine, causing cramps and watery,
bloody diarrhea. It may also cause lung infections and urinary tract
infections. If introduced into a wound, it may cause infections of the
skin, soft tissues, organs, or blood poisoning.
Sequel Naturals Ltd. is requesting that retailers immediately stop sale
of these products and return them to the company. The product is sold
in various locations across Canada, including pharmacies, natural
health stores and grocery stores. The product is also available at www.myvega.com.
Health Canada is monitoring the recall by Sequel Naturals Ltd. Should
new information be identified, the Department will provide an update to
Canadians.
Canadians who have concerns about their use of this product should
consult with their health care practitioner. Consumers wishing more
information on this recall can contact Sequel Naturals Ltd. at
1-866-839-8863.
The following information will help consumers identify affected product
and can be found on the product label and outer packaging.
|
Product
|
Quantity
|
Lot
|
Expiry Date
|
|
Vega One French Vanilla
|
414 g
|
42245900
|
July 2014
|
|
Vega One French Vanilla
|
827 g
|
42245800
|
July 2014
|
|
Vega One French Vanilla
|
37.6 g
|
2308000
|
July 2014
|
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