If you recently purchased Navitas Organics 8oz Organic Chia Seeds, take a minute to check the package. A recall has been issued due to a possible Salmonella contamination risk.
The recall was initiated as a precaution after the company’s chia seed supplier issued its own recall.
Important to know:
- No illnesses have been reported
- No Salmonella has been confirmed in Navitas’ product
- The recall is precautionary
- No other Navitas products are affected
Salmonella can cause serious infections, especially in:
- Young children
- Older adults
- People with weakened immune systems
Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection can become more serious.
Which Products Are Affected
Only the following product is included in this recall:
Navitas Organics – Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz
UPC: 858847000284
Packaged in sealed stand-up pouches
Check the back of the bag above the nutrition label for a 9-digit Lot Code starting with “W.”
The following lot codes are affected:
W31025283 – Best If Used By: End APR 2027
W31025286 – End APR 2027
W31025287 – End APR 2027
W31025311 – End MAY 2027
W31025314 – End MAY 2027
W31025315 – End MAY 2027
W31025316 – End MAY 2027
W31025317 – End MAY 2027
The product was distributed nationwide, including:
Whole Foods Market
Target
Amazon
iHerb
Vitacost.com
If your bag does not match these lot codes, it is not included in the recall.
What You Should Do
If you have one of the affected lot codes:
Do NOT consume the product
Open the bag
Discard the chia seeds
Dispose of the bag in a way that makes it unusable
You may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for a replacement.
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
For refunds, return the product to the retailer where you purchased it.
For questions or replacements, contact:
Consumer Care Team:
855-215-5702
Hours: 8am–8pm ET, Monday through Friday
If you have the affected lot, don’t use it, return it or dispose of it safely.
