Navitas Organics Recalls Organic Chia Seeds Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
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Navitas, LLC. has voluntarily recalled over 114,000 units of Organic Chia Seeds across 26 states due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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