Chia Seeds Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk

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Navitas Organics is recalling select lots of its Organic Chia Seeds nationwide due to potential Salmonella contamination, following a recall initiated by its chia seed supplier.
The affected products were sold in 8-ounce pouches at major retailers like Whole Foods Market and online, including Amazon.
Consumers should not eat the recalled chia seeds and are advised to discard them or return them for a refund. Customers can also contact Navitas Organics directly for questions or a product replacement.

Check your pantry. Navitas Organics is recalling select lots of its Organic Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall involves Navitas Organics' Organic Chia Seeds, which are packaged in 8-ounce sealed stand-up pouches with UPC 858847000284.

The lot codes (9-digit codes starting with “W") are printed on the back of the chia seed bag above the nutritional information. Here are the lot codes with best-by dates affected by the recall:

W31025283 Best If Used By: End APR 2027
W31025286 Best If Used By: End APR 2027
W31025287 Best If Used By: End APR 2027
W31025311 Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
W31025314 Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
W31025315 Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
W31025316 Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
W31025317 Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores, such as Whole Foods Market, and online retailers, including Amazon. The recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure following a recall initiated by the company’s chia seed supplier.

So far, no illnesses or adverse medical events have been reported in connection with the recall. According to the FDA, Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any of these symptoms.

If you purchased the recalled chia seeds, do not consume them. The company is advising customers to "open the bag, discard the chia seeds, and dispose of the bag in a manner that makes it unusable" or to return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. For questions or to receive a product replacement, contact the company at 855-215-5702, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Chia Seeds Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk—Check If Yours Are Affected

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