Navitas Organics Recalls Organic Chia Seeds Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

What Happened

Navitas, LLC., based in San Rafael, California, has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds. The recall was issued due to potential contamination with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 114,432 units (9,536 cases) of the following product:

• Product Name: NAVITAS ORGANICS ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS
• Size: 8 OZ (227g)
• UPC: 858847000284
• Recall Number: H-0533-2026
• Affected Lot Codes and Expiration Dates:
  • W31025283, W31025286, W31025287 (Best If Used By: End APR 2027)
  • W31025311, W31025314, W31025315, W31025316, W31025317 (Best If Used By: End MAY 2027)

Distribution was limited to the United States, specifically in the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WI.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds should immediately stop using the product. The firm has initiated notification through various channels including email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and direct visits. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed above and contact the recalling firm, Navitas, LLC., for information regarding disposal or potential refunds.

Why This Matters

This is a Class I recall, the most serious category, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Source

Information provided by the FDA.