CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Chia seeds sold across the country were recalled because the product could be contaminated with salmonella.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for Navitas Organics chia seeds that were sold nationwide at Whole Foods locations and on Amazon.
The recall was issued after the company’s chia seed supplier learned the product may have been exposed to salmonella.
“Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems,” the FDA wrote. “Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses.”
The affected product was Navitas Organics – Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz, UPC 858847000284, with lot codes:
- 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
Customers who purchased the product were advised to return it to the place of purchase for a refund or to throw it away.
