Navitas Organics said that salmonella has not been detected so far in any of its products, and no illnesses have been reported. The company issued the recall as a “precautionary measure,” after its supplier initiated a recall, according to the announcement.
Navitas recalled 8 oz packages of organic chia seeds sold in stand-up pouches with the UPC code 858847000284.
The company said 9-digit lot codes starting with “W” are printed on the back of packaging above the nutritional information. The following Navitas Organics chia seed lots were recalled:
- 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
If you have the recalled chia seeds, do not eat them. You should throw them away, or return them for a refund, the company said.
To avoid potential cross-contamination, clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the chia seeds.
How Does Salmonella Make You Sick?
Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Diarrhea (which may be bloody)
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
Symptoms of salmonella infection usually last 4 to 7 days. Dehydration is the biggest concern; drink plenty of clear fluids while you recover.
In severe cases, the infection may spread from the intestines to the blood, and could lead to life-threatening complications without prompt treatment.
Most cases of salmonella poisoning get better on their own, but if you have a weakened immune system, or if your symptoms are severe, you should seek medical care.