Food Safety Alert: Chia seeds recalled due to Salmonella concerns

Certain Navitas Organics Chia Seeds are involved in a national recall. The products are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products are sold online nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection to these products. 

Description of recalled products

• Navitas Organics - Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz, UPC 858847000284
• Lot Codes are printed on the back of the chia seed bag above the nutritional information. The Lot Codes included in this recall are:
  • 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
• Visit the U.S. Food and Drug website for a complete description of recalled products

What consumers should do

• Consumers should check pantries for the recalled products and throw them out or return to the place of purchase.
• Consumers can request a product replacement by calling 855-215-5702.
• Contact a doctor right away if you develop symptoms after consuming the recalled products.  

Salmonella description and risk 

• Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and can last four to seven days.
• Most people recover without treatment.
• Salmonella can lead to serious and sometimes deadly infections for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.